13 September 2025

Passionate young advocates recognised at the WA Youth Awards

  • Eleven inspiring young people and organisations recognised at the 2025 WA Youth Awards
  • Winners selected from over 130 nominations across 10 categories
  • Maddison Thomas named the 2025 WA Young Person of the Year

The 2025 WA Youth Awards have celebrated the incredible contributions and achievements of Western Australia's young people and youth organisations, with 11 receiving awards at a gala celebration last night.

This year's winners were recognised for their passion in a range of areas, including amplifying underrepresented voices, supporting young people in need, elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, advocating for invisible disabilities, preserving endangered language, and empowering others through youth-led movements.

Read the full statement here.