The Western Australian Citizen of the Year Awards were announced last night, with nine Western Australians rewarded for their contribution in various areas of the community, including John Poynton for his contribution to business.
In addition a new award, the inaugural Bendat Family Foundation youth scholarship, was also presented.
Western Australian Governor Dr Ken Michael presented the awards at a dinner attended by more than 650 people.
The nine award categories were; Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Industry & Commerce, Community Service, The Professions, Sport, Youth, the Gold Swan Award for an outstanding service organisation, the Youth Arts Award and the Governor's Award for Regional Development.
The winners are listed below.
Arts, Culture & Entertainment Terri Charlesworth
Industry & Commerce John Poynton
Community Service Kedy Kristal
The Professions Dr Robin Warren
Sport Geoffrey Stooke
Youth Darren Lomman
Gold Swan Award Volunteer First Aid Service pf Dt John Ambulance
Youth Arts Award Jaime Phillips
Governor's Award for Regional Development Russel mouritz
Youth Award winner, Darren Lomman was also awarded the Bendat Family Foundation youth scholarship.
94 nominations were received for the awards.
