7th November 2019 • 2020 Australian of the Year Awards Ceremony – WA November 7, 2019 By Adele Hollywood The Governor officiated at the 2020 West Australian of the Year Awards ceremony, hosted by Auspire – The Australia Day Council of Western Australia, in the Government House Ballroom. Congratulations to the following finalists who will represent WA at the overall Australian of the Year Awards on Australia Day eve: 2020 Local Hero – Ms Suzy Urbaniak 2020 Young Australian of the Year – Mr Yarlalu Thomas 2020 Senior Australian of the Year – Professor John Newman 2020 WA Australian of the Year – Mrs Annie Fogarty Read more about the recipients (external ink) The Governor is Patron of Auspire. The Governor with all award category finalists and winners Post navigation 7th November 2019 • Met with Ambassador of Portugal8th November 2019 • Met with Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands View all Articles