Our 2026 judges
Julie Gibbings
Julie is a retired primary school teacher/deputy principal who enjoys travelling off the beaten track and camping within Australia. She enjoys history, gardening and gerneral maintenance. She also loves giving the gift of tiem and helping friends.This is Julie's second year as a judge, she loved it so much she volunteered again!
Aaron Johnston
Aaron Johnston leads the Community Resource Centre Program at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, working with over 100 CRCs across Western Australia. His lifelong connection to regional communities spans living, working, and travelling from the Kimberley to the Great Southern. Aaron’s early passion for local stewardship, from school involvement in Tidy Towns to founding Estuary Guardians Mandurah, led him back to Tidy Towns as a judge in 2025.
Peter Kenyon OAM
Peter is Director of, Bank of IDEAS, and has exceptional knowledge of regional development, offering his insights to communities to encourage sustainable outcomes. Peter has been involved with the Awards since 2017 and was the Western Australian Senior of the year in 2017.
Cassandra Marriott
Cassandra is a Project Officer for the Community Resource Centre Program at DPIRD. Cassie coming from a longline of farmers, grew up in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt, and has been working with community groups for the last 11 years. In 2025, Cassie was a partner judge for the WA Community Achievement Awards, sitting on the DPIRD Economic Development Award.
Linda Walker
Linda worked in Age Care for 36 years and loved her role. Now retired she enjoys travelling, camping, gardening, reading and knitting. A people person, Linda loves meeting people and spending time with her wonderful friends and eating chocolate.
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