The Western Australian of the Year Awards (previously the WA Citizen of the Year Awards) are annually awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding and enduring contribution to the advancement of the state and people of Western Australia.
[1] The awards are presented by Celebrate WA, a not-for-profit organisation responsible for promoting and organising the annual Western Australia Day celebrations.
Awards have been given in various categories including Aboriginal, Arts and Culture, Business, Community, Professions, Sport, Youth, Epic Achievement Award, Spirit of WA, Lifetime Achievement, and Inspiring Leadership.
[6] Award recipients may choose to use the post-nominal CitWA after their name.
[citation needed] Past recipients include: Tim Winton, St John Ambulance, Sir Charles Court, Fiona Wood, the Department of Health, ericaamerica designer Lucas Bowers, Wally Foreman, Mili Davies and Joan Winch.