- WA Seniors Awards celebrates contributions of seniors, businesses, and local governments
- Anne Moore, Elizabeth Smith, and Christine Young recognised for long-time advocacy work, and Val and Kathy's Crafty Kitchen and City of Vincent also acknowledged
- Cook Government recognises the leadership and advocacy of all the WA winners
A trailblazing leader for women's safety, a visionary advocate of age-friendly practices, and a Pilbara-based business that steps up in times of crisis are among the winners of the 2025 Western Australian Seniors Awards.
The WA Senior of the Year - Metropolitan Award goes to Anne Moore, who was recognised for her leadership and commitment to the Lucy Saw Centre Association, working for more than 30 years to transform the association from a small local refuge into a multi-site service supporting thousands of women and children escaping family violence.
Elizabeth Smith is the recipient of the WA Senior of the Year - Regional Award. A much-loved Pilbara identity, Elizabeth has dedicated more than 30 years to strengthening the local community to support Elders, families, and cultural traditions, including the annual Elders' birthday celebration in Roebourne.
The WA Seniors Advocate of the Year is Christine Young, lauded as a visionary advocate whose leadership has advanced age-friendly practices across WA. Christine pioneered the Age-Friendly Communities framework at the City of Melville and has been instrumental in delivering initiatives that improve inclusion and services for older Western Australians.
The WA Age-Friendly Business Award goes to Val and Kathy's Crafty Kitchen. Founded at the request of Ngarluma Elders eight years ago, the Pilbara-based business has grown into a vibrant program bringing together up to 40 community members for cultural, creative, and on-Country activities.
The City of Vincent is the recipient of the WA Age-Friendly Local Government Award, recognised for its diverse range of activities and workshops designed to support healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives for older residents, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal, disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
The 2025 WA Seniors Awards were presented by Advocare in partnership with the Department of Communities and Lotterywest.
Comments attributed to Aged Care and Seniors Minister Simone McGurk:
"Congratulations to all the outstanding individuals, local governments, and businesses who contribute to an age-friendly Western Australia.
"The leadership, commitment, and advocacy of the award winners is truly commendable.
"The Cook Government recognises and celebrates the vital contributions older Western Australians make to community life with the Seniors Awards providing an opportunity to honour and acknowledge their impact across the State."
The winners and finalists are:
WA Senior of the Year - Metropolitan Award
- Anne Moore - Winner
- Keith Eveson
- John Green
WA Senior of the Year Award - Regional Award
- Elizabeth Smith (Pilbara) - Winner
- Annette Howard (Wheatbelt)
- Sue Etherington (Great Southern)
WA Seniors Advocate of the Year Award
- Christine Young (Perth metro) - Winner
- Sharon Kellow (Perth metro)
- Alanagh Godderidge (Perth metro)
WA Age-Friendly Business Award
- Val & Kathy's Crafty Kitchen (Pilbara) - Winner
- Two Monkeys Agency (Perth metro)
- The REED Collective (Perth metro)
WA Age-Friendly Local Government Award
- City of Vincent (Perth metro) - Winner
- City of Fremantle (Perth metro)
