2022
Read about the achievements of the 2022 Participate Award winner Fatoumata Toure and finalists DeeJae Stream, Greta Lynch and Kohbi Barrow.
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The Commissioner for Children and Young People Participate Award was established in 2010 and is part of the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia's Youth Awards program.
The Award recognises exceptional young individuals aged 10-17 who actively contribute to their community and exhibit peer leadership in their chosen domain such as education, sports, student council, community invovment, work, extracurricular activities, and more.
Nominations are now open for the WA Youth Awards 2023, and will close on the 15 September 2023.
Find out more on the YACWA website.
Past winners and finalists
2021
Read about the achievements of the 2021 Participate Award winner Fatima Merchant and finalists Aiden Campbell, Karen Gregory, Jordan McIntosh.
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2020
Due to COVID-19 pandemic social gathering restrictions in 2020, the next WA Youth Awards will be held in 2021.
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2019
Read about the achievements of the 2019 Participate Award winner Brenda Amito and finalists Charlie Chapman, Conor Triggs and Dean Morris.
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2018
Read about the outstanding achievements of the 2018 Participate Award recipient Scott Guerini and finalists Amy Astill, Wil Massara and Ella Wylynko.
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2015
Read about winner Emily Hardbottle and the contributions of finalists Danikka Calyon, Aaron Johnston and Shannieka Martino.
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2014
Read about winner James Clarke and the contributions of finalists Florence Baitio, Nicholas Hall and Katie McAllister.
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2013
Read about winner Paulo Velho and the contributions of finalists Heather Barrett, Rebecca Foulkes and Trevor Franklin.
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2012
Read about winner Torekana Bule-Turner and the contributions of finalists Sayah Drummond, Jayden Grazia and Emma Stokes.
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2011
Read about winner Cheviena Hansen and the contributions of finalists Jaco Becker, Sarah Brown and Mohammad Sherifi.
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2010
Read about winner Tyson McEwan and the contributions of finalists Savannah Fletcher, Kim Phan and Robbie Williamson.
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