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Commissioner's Participate Award

The Commissioner for Children and Young People Participate Award was established in 2010 and is part of the WA Youth Awards program.

The Award recognises a young person aged 12 to 17 years who has shown outstanding dedication to make a positive change in their community, and who has inspired other young people to get involved.

Information about winners and finalists in each year is available below.

Commissioner Colin Pettit with Vincent Pettinicchio

2017

Read about Vincent Pettinicchio, the recipient of the 2017 Participate Award.

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2016

Read about the 2016 Participate Award recipient, Brianne Yarran

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Colin Pettit with Emily Hardbottle - Participate Award Winner - 2015 WA Youth Awards

2015

Read about winner Emily Hardbottle and the contributions of finalists Danikka Calyon, Aaron Johnston and Shannieka Martino.

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Commissioner Jenni Perkins with James Clarke winner of the 2014 Youth Awards.JPG

2014

Read about winner James Clarke and the contributions of finalists Florence Baitio, Nicholas Hall and Katie McAllister.

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The Commissioner with winner of the 2013 Participate Award Paul Velho

2013

Read about winner Paulo Velho and the contributions of finalists Heather Barrett, Rebecca Foulkes and Trevor Franklin.

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Winner Torekana Bule-Turner

2012

Read about winner Torekana Bule-Turner and the contributions of finalists Sayah Drummond, Jayden Grazia and Emma Stokes.

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Winner Cheviena Hansen

2011

Read about winner Cheviena Hansen and the contributions of finalists Jaco Becker, Sarah Brown and Mohammad Sherifi.

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Winner Tyson McEwan

2010

Read about winner Tyson McEwan and the contributions of finalists Savannah Fletcher, Kim Phan and Robbie Williamson.

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