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Mar 13, 2026
Volunteers across Western Australia's sporting community will be recognised through the new WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.
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Star Volunteers to be recognised in new program
13 March 2026
Media release
Volunteers across Western Australia's sporting community will be recognised through the new WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.
Entries now open for local innovators and exporters
16 May 2025
We know WA’s creatives punch well above their weight. This is your chance to be recognised. Two awards programs opened in early May recognising local achievements.
Creative businesses are invited to apply for the 2024 WA Export Awards
4 June 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is proudly supporting the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian (WA) Export Awards.
Event recognises volunteering excellence in the Great Southern
21 May 2024
Media release
Two highly respected volunteers in the Great Southern community have been recognised for their contribution to the local sporting community at an awards night in Albany.
Prize-winning short films hit the big screen at Rooftop
1 March 2024
Media release
Australia’s best short film makers were recognised last night at the awards for the Best Australian Short-Film Competition.
Sports awards recognise Pilbara athletes and officials
5 December 2023
Media release
The 2023 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards have recognised and celebrated the contribution and outstanding achievements of members of the local sport and recreation community.
Winners of the 2023 WA Premier's Book Awards announced
26 June 2023
The 2023 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners have been announced at an award ceremony at the State Library of Western Australia.
Brett Patten scores a winning shot at SportWest Awards 2022
24 February 2023
We’re proud to share that the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Sports Administrator of the Year Award 2022 goes to Brett Patten, CEO of Tennis West.
Distinguished WA artists honoured at State Cultural Treasures Awards 2022
8 December 2022
Distinguished Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the WA arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.
WA Premier’s Book Awards unveils new category: Book of the Year
30 November 2022
A brand-new category in the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards has been announced — The Premier's Prize for Book of the Year Award sponsored by Writing WA.
Breaking all boundaries: Award honours mountain biking pioneer
25 October 2022
Andrew Liddawi, mountain biker and founder of adaptive cycling and hiking organisation Break the Boundary, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Western Australia's trail industry.
Western Australia Premier’s Book Awards winners announced
17 June 2022
The Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners have been announced during a ceremony at the State Library of Western Australia.
Albany Sharks club president wins prestigious volunteer award
17 May 2022
The Great Southern region has kicked off National Volunteer Week by celebrating two of its finest volunteers for their outstanding commitment to the sporting community.
WA’s top sports stars shine under Optus Stadium lights
28 February 2022
The State's most outstanding sports stars were recognised at the prestigious SportWest Awards ceremony held at Optus Stadium recently.
Volunteers make the world go round
16 December 2021
Talking about the huge value of sport and recreation volunteers may well be preaching to the choir but it never hurts to make just a little bit more noise about them.
Premier’s Book Award winners announced
26 August 2021
Western Australian writer, activist and political analyst Sisonke Msimang, who is known for her works on race, gender and democracy, was last night awarded the $60,000 Western Australian Writer's Fellowship as part of the Premier's Book Awards.
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