2020
Due to COVID-19 pandemic social gathering restrictions in 2020, the next WA Youth Awards will be held in 2021.
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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.
Nominations for the Commissioner's 2021 Participate Award are now open.
You can find out more and access the nomination form on the YACWA website. Nominations close on 5 March 2021.
Past winners and finalists
2019
Read about the achievements of the 2019 Participate Award winner Brenda Amito and finalists Charlie Chapman, Conor Triggs and Dean Morris.
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2018
Read about the outstanding achievements of the 2018 Participate Award recipient Scott Guerini and finalists Amy Astill, Wil Massara and Ella Wylynko.
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2015
Read about winner Emily Hardbottle and the contributions of finalists Danikka Calyon, Aaron Johnston and Shannieka Martino.
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2014
Read about winner James Clarke and the contributions of finalists Florence Baitio, Nicholas Hall and Katie McAllister.
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2013
Read about winner Paulo Velho and the contributions of finalists Heather Barrett, Rebecca Foulkes and Trevor Franklin.
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2012
Read about winner Torekana Bule-Turner and the contributions of finalists Sayah Drummond, Jayden Grazia and Emma Stokes.
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2011
Read about winner Cheviena Hansen and the contributions of finalists Jaco Becker, Sarah Brown and Mohammad Sherifi.
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2010
Read about winner Tyson McEwan and the contributions of finalists Savannah Fletcher, Kim Phan and Robbie Williamson.
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