WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Western Australian Community Achievement Awards

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award will recognise those in regional communities working to maximise job creation and improve career opportunities. Applicants may include innovative businesses, service providers, organisations, development associations or groups. Or might recognise the installation of key community infrastructure that has promoted economic and social development. The Economic Development Awards will applaud and acknowledge those taking steps to encourage and facilitate the economic development of regional Western Australia.

  • Describe the economic benefits to the local and/or broader regional community - including who and how they have benefited and how your nominee works with local suppliers and the community to deliver outcomes for your community
  • Where appropriate, please provide concrete examples of how your nomination has contributed to employment or jobs growth in your local community
  • Outline proven business or economic results
  • Describe how your nominee has overcome barriers and difficulties in the context of their region to deliver outcomes
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Awards Australia Business for Good Award
As a for-purpose business, Awards Australia believes that businesses can be an incredible force for good and have the power to make positive change. With that mind, we have introduced the Awards Australia Business for Good Award, which honours businesses that are going beyond the bottom line—demonstrating a deep and lasting commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Whether through charitable giving, volunteering, community partnerships, sustainability efforts, or other innovative approaches, these businesses lead with purpose and prove that doing good, is good business. The Awards Australia Business for Good Award is open to SMEs and social enterprises, owned and operated in regional and rural Western Australia.
  • Provide a brief background of the business and description of product/service (including when established, number of employees, mission statement, grants/funding if applicable).
  • Detail how the business is a “force for good” and list any community initiatives and associated impacts (include measurable outcomes or benefits to the community).
  • Outline the engagement of employees in community initiatives (number involved, hours, paid or unpaid).
  • What is your business’ long-term commitment to social responsibility?
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Badgingarra Roadhouse Local Legend Award

The Badgingarra Roadhouse Local Legend Award celebrates everyday people doing extraordinary things within their communities.


From volunteers and mentors to changemakers and quiet achievers, Local Legends are those who consistently go above and beyond—whether in health, education, business, the arts, environment, leadership, or simply through selfless service to others.


This Award recognises individuals whose efforts have made a lasting difference at a local or regional level. They may have overcome personal challenges, led important initiatives, or inspired others through compassion, resilience, and dedication.

  • What’s the nominee’s background and what led them to get involved in their community?

  • What have they done to make a difference, and who has it helped?

  • What has been the result of their efforts in the community?

  • Have they faced any challenges or made sacrifices along the way? Have they received any recognition for their work?

  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

Beyond Bank Community Group Award
Beyond Bank is proud to celebrate Western Australian community clubs, not-for-profits, charities and organisations that support community within regional WA. We will support new or existing projects or programs.

The Beyond Bank Community Group Award recognises those organisations that make a positive difference in our community.

Whether it be working on an event, restoration project, providing a service or program, or any type of community activity, the award will recognise those who bring people together, providing support and encouraging inclusion for all members of the community.

It is important to recognise and celebrate these groups, as their efforts help to make strong and vibrant communities, which is a benefit to us all.
  • Provide a brief overview/summary of the organisation and its initiative/project.
  • What is the focus area of your initiative/project (Example; homelessness, environmental, financial wellbeing, etc)
  • Provide further information on the impact this initiative/project will make in the community.
    In your response include the objectives, goals, measurement of success and the impact on the focus area.
  • Provide the key timeline of your initiative/project.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination, highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Curtin University, School of Education Teaching Excellence Award
The Teaching Excellence Award acknowledges people who are passionate about their work with students and have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding service. This award recognises those who have the ability and skills to inspire students of all ages, and recognises the significant creative, intellectual and conceptual demands required of them as teachers.

Teachers have a significant role in the lives of their students and can make a real difference by giving them guidance, encouragement and support. The Curtin University Teaching Excellence Award provides an opportunity for the whole community to gain inspiration from teachers by acknowledging their achievements and contribution to outstanding service in the local community. This award is open to qualified teachers, teacher assistants, and pre-service educators living in regional WA.

Nominations should address the following:

  • Show proven contribution to the regional community through teaching related activities
  • Identify initiative and innovation
  • Discuss barriers and difficulties overcome
  • Describe short and long-term project/community objectives
  • Accounts of self-development
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia Regional Safety Award
Promoting safe practices in our regional communities encourages fewer and less serious injuries from motor vehicle crashes, leading to fewer insurance claims incurring lower costs. 
The Insurance Commission of Western Australia Regional Safety Award rewards Western Australian public initiatives (individual, business or non-governmental organisation) that, through their efforts and/or innovation improve safety in the community. These awards are primarily designed to recognise community led safe practice activities in regional communities.
Projects may address specific groups (motorcycle riders, youth) or specific problems (inattention, fatigue, reckless driving).
  • Explain the safety initiative and its benefits to minimise the risk of vehicle crashes in regional locations
  • How successful is the initiative and how is success measured?
  • Explain the driver for implementing the safety initiative
  • Explain whether/how the initiative can be implemented elsewhere?
  • Explain any barriers or difficulties and measures to overcome
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Konica Minolta Customer Service Award

Customer service plays a pivotal role in the success of any business or organization. The Konica Minolta Australia Customer Service Award is a prestigious accolade that recognizes and celebrates exceptional customer service within organizations or by individuals. By sponsoring this award, Konica Minolta demonstrates its commitment to promoting and rewarding excellence in customer service. The award serves as a platform to acknowledge individuals, teams or organisations that consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences to customers. Through this award Konica Minolta aims to inspire a customer-centric culture and encourage organizations to prioritize outstanding service and customer satisfaction. The award highlights the importance of exceptional customer service and its impact on building strong relationships and driving success in all aspects of business.

Some points to consider when filling out this application:

--- How do you ensure a positive customer experience throughout the entire customer journey?

--- How do you proactively anticipate customer needs and exceed their expectations?

--- How do you handle difficult or dissatisfied customers, and what steps do you take to turn the situation around?

--- What strategies or initiatives have you implemented to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty?

  • Please provide a brief background of the business/organisation and the nominee (a team or an individual)
  • Can you please share a specific instance where you went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to a customer and also provide an example of how you successfully collaborated with others to deliver outstanding service?

  • Training and development undertaken

  • Outline how the nominee (a team or an individual) has made an impact on the business and wider community

  • Testimonials that back up examples of customer service excellence will be viewed favourably

  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award
Northern Regional WA is a destination of choice for industry, export and business. The Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award will highlight economic achievements and successes in the region. The Award will pay tribute to the businesses and individuals that work hard to positively promote the economic development of Northern Regional WA. These businesses and business leaders are at the forefront of enhancing the social, economic and commercial viability of the North.
  • Brief background and history of the business/industry, including number of employees
  • Description of products and/or services provided and your contribution to Northern WA
  • Description of financial success and viability and source of funding and budgets if applicable
  • Involvement with wider industry groups, networks or associations and community involvement
  • Description of management skills, staff training and development
  • Examples of recent business achievements or performance success
  • Marketing and promotional initiatives
  • Barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.