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KidSport
State sporting associations
Every Club
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Entries now open for local innovators and exporters
May 16, 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.
Regional athletes and officials recognised with annual sports awards
Dec 9, 2024
The 2024 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards celebrated and recognised the achievements of local community members making an impact in sport and recreation.
Place Innovation Awards recognise public spaces brought to life
Oct 9, 2024
Projects that transform under-utilised or degraded public places into vibrant and attractive spaces for use by local communities have been recognised at the second annual Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards.
Creative businesses are invited to apply for the 2024 WA Export Awards
Jun 4, 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
May 21, 2024
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
Mar 1, 2024
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
Dec 5, 2023
The 2023 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards have recognised and celebrated the contribution and outstanding achievements of members of the local sport and recreation community.
New awards showcase the best in local government innovation
Jul 21, 2023
Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.
Winners of the 2023 WA Premier's Book Awards announced
Jun 26, 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
Feb 24, 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
Dec 8, 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
Nov 30, 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.
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