The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia with (L-R) Ms Janice Standen, Ms Kendall Whyte, Mr Paul Litherland and Mr Craig Hollywood Welcoming our WA of the Year recipients January 20, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn An opportunity for the Governor and Ms Annus to welcome the 2022 Western Australian of the Year Award recipients to Government House today, coming together to celebrate their achievements and recognise their contribution to the state. Wishing them the very best of luck as they go on now to represent WA at the overall 2022 Australian of the Year Awards on Australia Day eve. Congratulations to; WA Senior of the Year – Ms Janice Standen (President of Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren WA) WA Young Australian of the Year – Ms Kendall Whyte (Founder/CEO of Blue Tree Project) WA Australian of the Year – Mr Paul Litherland (Cyber safety educator and campaigner) WA Local Hero – Mr Craig Hollywood (Founder/CEO Short Back and Sidewalks) Also in attendance were guests of the recipients and representatives from Auspire, the facilitators of the awards. You can find out more about the recipients and the inspirational work they do for our community here Post navigation Movie Magic, District Court Swearing in, and an update from RASWAThe beginning of Australia Day activities View all Articles