The Achiever Awards celebrated its 35th year with a record number of 56 Western Australians recognised between the ages of 15-25 years, who have had a care experience and are undertaking further education and training.
Held in the scenic River Room at Optus Stadium, winners were honoured across three different categories - the University Achiever Award, the Registered Training Achiever Award for a young person who is commencing their first registered training course and the Apprenticeship or Traineeship Achiever Award for a young person who is commencing their first apprenticeship or traineeship.
The 2025 Achiever Awards recipients are currently undertaking studies in areas such as nursing, early childhood education, youth work, automotive, architecture and film studies.
The event was attended by a record number of over 270 guests with friends, family, carers, and child protection staff joining nominees to celebrate their success.
This years’ awards were supported by our generous partners:
- Major sponsor Curtin University
- CCI Apprenticeship Support Australia
- Construction Training Fund
- Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Edith Cowan University
- Graduate Women WA
- University of Notre Dame and
- University of Western Australia
Pre-ceremony entertainment was provided at the ceremony by Bella-Rae, a gifted young Torres Strait Islander known for her impressive skills as a musician and songwriter.
Closing ceremony entertainment was provided by Boox Kid, a First Nation Noongar artist who blends electropop with cross-genre versatility. A prominent performer, Boox Kid has graced several stages and supported acts like George Ezra, Electric Fields and Jen Cloher.
Boox has also showcased his talent in Noongar-language operas, Koolbardi Wer Wardong and Wundig Wer Wilura, and debuted as a sound designer in Yirra Yakkin’s Operation Boomerang.
As part of the program, one Achiever Award winner also received the Community Spirit Award, which recognises and celebrates a commitment to community service and leadership. This year’s winner is motivated to help people and create change and volunteered their time at many charities, providing over 130 hours of community service hours.
For the past ten years, the Achiever Awards program has also recognised a worthy child protection staff member for going above and beyond in the education and training space. The award is all about promoting positive education and training outcomes in child protection and nominations are put forward by peers and colleagues.
Congratulations to all the 2025 Achiever Award winners and finalists!
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