WESTERN AUSTRALIA

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards WA

Aroha Services Health & Wellbeing Award
The Aroha Services Health & Wellbeing Award recognises and celebrates individuals and groups who are making a meaningful contribution to the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of people and communities across Western Australia.
This award recognises innovative, person-centred initiatives within aged care, healthcare and disability services that enhance the safety, wellbeing, and quality of life of individuals receiving care. It recognises individuals who demonstrate leadership and compassion in improving care and service outcomes.

The award is open to individuals, community groups, not-for-profit, and for-purpose organisations. For group nominations, it is required that those leading the group and driving the initiative be 30 years of age or under, as per the Conditions of Entry. This award recognises those who make a meaningful difference in the care and support of others.
  • Describe the nominee and their role in improving care, support, or service delivery (e.g. paid role in an organisation, volunteer, part of a group, etc.).
  • What impact is the nominee having in their workplace or community (local or broader), and who is benefiting from their actions or initiative?
  • What skills, experience, or training does the nominee bring that supports high-quality, person-centred care or service improvement?
  • Provide examples or testimonials demonstrating how the nominee has positively influenced care outcomes, service experiences, or quality of life for clients, residents, patients, or participants. Please feel free to use the Attachments section to include written or video testimonials, photos, or supporting material.
  • 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.
Awards Australia Outstanding School Student Award
The Awards Australia Outstanding School Student Award recognises primary and secondary school students, who demonstrate commitment and achievement through their education and personal interests, achieving outstanding results.

Achievements may be academic or non-academic and can include progress or accomplishment in learning, sport, music, arts, cultural pursuits, community involvement, innovation or other areas of interest.

This award is open to students currently enrolled in primary or secondary school, in Western Australia and celebrates students who apply themselves to their learning, pursue their interests with dedication, and make positive contributions within their school and/or wider community.
  • Provide a brief overview of the student, including their current year level or course of study, and educational setting (school, institution, training provider or learning environment).
  • Describe the student’s key achievements and areas of involvement. These may be academic or non-academic and can include learning outcomes, sporting pursuits, creative or cultural activities, community involvement, or other interests.

  • Explain how the student demonstrates ongoing commitment and participation in their studies or chosen activities. Include examples that show effort, consistency or improvement over time.

  • Describe the impact the student’s achievements or involvement have had on themselves, their school or learning environment, or the wider community, and outline their future goals or aspirations related to learning or personal development.

  • Provide a 25-word summary of achievements for use in media, judging and promotional material, including for use on the Awards night.

Awards Australia Tertiary Education Achievement Award
Almost half of school leavers in Australia pursue some form of tertiary education, to gain knowledge, learn skills, meet new people and often expanding their horizons with new life experiences.

Research shows that higher educational attainment leads to higher employment rates, increased productivity and higher lifetime earnings. Beyond economic returns, education is positively linked with social benefits, including greater community engagement, as well as improved health and wellbeing.

The Awards Australia Tertiary Education Achievement Award has been introduced to honour outstanding students who defy challenges, break new ground, and make a profound impact in their chosen fields.

Whether students are demonstrating outstanding academic results, leadership, community contributions or any form of positive achievement, this award will celebrate young people currently enrolled in higher education, who are making the most of their opportunities and making a significant impact for themselves and others. 

Nominees must be enrolled in some form of tertiary education, for example at TAFE, university, private college, RTO, etc.
  • Outline the tertiary education the Nominee is enrolled in (e.g. education provider, chosen field of study, etc.) and their achievements in this field, wider industry or the community. 
  • How do the achievements compare to others involved in the same field?
  • How is the Nominee making a significant impact, for themselves and others? 
  • Describe and barriers or challenges the Nominee has faced and how they have been overcome.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise the nomination; highlighting achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Department of Communities Young Women Leader Award
Young women are passionate, creative and resourceful and see the world through the lens of opportunity and innovation. As leaders, now and in the future, young women are powerful agents of change. Recognition and empowerment of young women as leaders supports the continued drive for change and advances towards gender equality.  

The Department of Communities Young Women Leader Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment of young women in initiating and leading activities to instil change in the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and/or internationally.
  • Outline the program, project or initiative that the nominee has been involved with, that has enabled change in the lives of women and girls. 
  • What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved in the programs/initiative.
  • Who and how many, women and girls have benefited from the programs/initiatives?
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered and what did they do to work around these challenges. 
  • Outline the training and/or education of the nominee and how this may have contributed to her ability to support change. 
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting the achievements and impacts made. Please note this summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Garlett Group Create Change Award
Many young Western Australians are stepping up to make a difference in their communities and beyond. They see the world differently and are searching for innovation to create change that will shape our future. The Garlett Group Create Change Award recognises those who are leading the charge, driving activities, programs and initiatives that create real, sustainable impact. This award celebrates the commitment, creativity and courage it takes to empower positive change, whether that's in your local community in WA, across Australia, or around the world.

Nominees may include social entrepreneurs, advocates or any young person working towards creating positive change.

Garlett Group is proud to introduce this new award category, to recognise the growing movement of young people who are creating change and making a real difference.

About Garlett Group: As a sustainability and communications firm with a focused dedication to amplifying Indigenous voices and promoting Indigenous inclusion in the realms of sustainability and media, Garlett Group firmly believes that putting a focus on social impact is integral to creating a better future.
  • Outline the Nominee’s background (e.g. motivations, any education, experience they have developed in their journey to date, etc.) and provide details on how they are creating change. Include details on whether this a solo effort, or as part of a team/organisation?
  • What impacts have the Nominee achieved? Share specific outcomes and successes that demonstrate lasting impact and identify who has benefited.
  • Provide examples on whether the Nominee has demonstrated innovation and/or sustainability in their efforts and achievements.
  • Describe any challenges or difficulties the Nominee has encountered and how they have been, or are being 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.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia Road Safety Advocate Award
Promoting safe practices in our regional communities encourages fewer and less serious injuries from motor vehicle crashes, resulting in lower claims costs and more affordable insurance premiums for motorists.

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia Road Safety Advocate Award is about recognising young people, whether individuals or groups, who have shown exceptional dedication and creativity in advocating for community road safety through direct involvement in education, projects, initiatives, and programs, aiming to reduce road injuries.

Nominees for group nominations must be able to demonstrate that those leading the group and driving the initiative, meet the age limit criteria of up to 30 years old, as per the Conditions of Entry.
  • Provide some background details on the nominee
  • Explain how and why the nominee is involved in road safety advocacy. 
  • What have the community impacts of the nominee’s advocacy been?
  • Detail any examples of exceptional dedication and/or creativity shown by the nominee. 
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties that have been faced by the nominee and how they have been, or are being addressed.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise the nomination; highlighting achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Konica Minolta Career Achievement Award

This award recognises Young Australians who’re pursuing their careers with passion and vitality, showing motivation, drive and determination to succeed in their chosen field of work or interest. 


Whether they are striving to ascend a corporate ladder, progressing from apprentice to workshop manager, or have a focus on proactivity and innovation in the workplace, the award recognises those that are showing that career success can start, and grow through work in any role.


The Konica Minolta Career Achievement Award promotes innovation, high achievement, hard work, leadership, and a desire for self-improvement. The award also recognises career work that includes or benefits the nominee’s local or wider community. 

The Award will reward those who make the most of their opportunities and seeks information from the nominee in regard to;

  • Background of Career profile
  • Has the nominee shown creativity, innovation, entrepreneurial skills?
  • Examples of initiative, planning, management and leadership
  • Outline any personal development
  • Length/sustainability of position
  • Describe any community participation, involvement and contribution
  • 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.
Masonic Care WA/Freemasons WA Community Service and Volunteering Award
The Community Service and Volunteering Award applauds young individuals who have made an outstanding contribution and have positively impacted the lives of others and their community. This Award covers all aspects of community service and volunteering including (but not restricted to) aged persons at risk, the homeless and disadvantaged, emergency services and youth. Nominees are community service workers or young volunteers who, through exceptional leadership demonstrate initiative beyond what is expected of them. This Award acknowledges those who are energetically and passionately getting involved in their community and making a difference.
  • Please outline the individual’s contribution to the community
  • Who and how many have benefited and what impact has been made
  • Length of service and commitment, hours of commitment (outline if paid/voluntary)
  • Barriers and 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.
The Rinehart Young Leader Award
Awarded to a young West Australian up to the age of 40, as of 31 December 2025, who has led their own business or helped to lead a growing family or private business, with hard work, dedication, persistence, common sense, and truthfulness. In addition, candidates show outstanding qualities of good values and patriotism, demonstrating pride in Australian achievement. This award celebrates those whose leadership contributes not only to Australia’s economy and standard of living but inspires others to lead in the same way. 
  • Brief background and history of the business/industry, including number of employees.
  • What has the nominee done in their business or family/private enterprise that shows they are a leader?
  • How does the nominee show good values, pride in Australia, or contribution to Australia’s economy and Standard of living?
  • Why do you think the nominee’s work is making a positive difference in Australia by encouraging truthfulness and common sense?
  • 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.