The 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards Gala Dinner was attended by Lieutenant Governor the Hon Peter Quinlan and Mrs Lucette Quinlan WA of the Year Awards Gala Dinner June 4, 2021 By Carole Kerr The best in the west were recognised at the 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards Gala Dinner, with the Lieutenant Governor the Hon Peter Quinlan and Mrs Lucette Quinlan in attendance. Photo – Lieutenant Governor the Hon Peter Quinlan and Mrs Lucette Quinlan Seven category awards were announced, before the overall winner of the 2021 Western Australia of the Year Mr Richard Goyder AO was presented with his award by Premier Mark McGowan. Photo – 2021 Western Australian of the Year Richard Goyder AO with Celebrate WA Chair Michael Anghie (left) and WA Premier Mark McGowan (right) Other awards included: Arts and Culture Award – Alec Coles OBE Youth Award – Kendall Whyte Sport Award – Murray McHenry Aboriginal Award – Karla Hart Professions Award – Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM Community Award – Richard Goyder AO Business Award – Julia Redwood Post navigation Meeting of the Executive CouncilWA Day Parade and Flag Raising Ceremony at Government House View all Articles