- Rob Riley Memorial Prize awarded to Sienna McLaren and Callum Hudman
- Prize recognises the highest achieving Aboriginal public school students
- Students received $5,000, a certificate and formal letter signed by the Education Minister, plus a copy of the Rob Riley biography
Two of Western Australia's top performing Aboriginal public school students have been named recipients of the 2025 Rob Riley Memorial Prize, in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements.
The Rob Riley Memorial Prize, named after the late Aboriginal human rights advocate, is awarded to the highest achieving Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) Aboriginal students in Western Australian public schools.
Education Minister Sabine Winton today announced Churchlands Senior High School graduate Sienna McLaren as the 2025 recipient of the ATAR prize, and Safety Bay Senior High School graduate Callum Hudman as the 2025 VET prize winner.
They each received $5,000, a certificate and formal letter signed by the Minister for Education, plus a copy of the Rob Riley biography.
Graduating with a Certificate of Distinction, Sienna plans to study at The University of Western Australia, starting with a Bachelor of Environmental Science, followed by a Master of Environmental Science.
Callum completed 191 workplace learning hours and received a Certificate II in Workplace Skills, Certificate II in Engineering, and Certificate III in Business. He now plans to start an apprenticeship with Alltrax Diesel Services as a heavy diesel mechanic.
As stated by Education Minister Sabine Winton:
"I want to congratulate Sienna and Callum on being recognised for their dedication to study and training. What an incredible effort.
"Both Sienna and Callum demonstrated outstanding commitment throughout their secondary schooling and are deserving of the Rob Riley Memorial Prize.
"I look forward to seeing their continued success in further education and training, and wish them all the very best as they move forward in their lives."
As stated by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch:
"Congratulations to Sienna and Callum on this outstanding achievement. The Rob Riley Memorial Prize celebrates Aboriginal students who have shown exceptional dedication and excelled in their studies.
"Sienna and Callum should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. It's terrific to see these young leaders setting such a strong example for others across Western Australia."
