Honouring our 2025 WA Seniors Awards winners

November 17, 2025

On Friday 14 November, a group of amazing, community-minded people joined us in the Government House Ballroom for the much-anticipated announcement of the winners of the 2025 WA Seniors Awards.

Presented by Advocare, in partnership with the Department of Communities, and hosted by Channel 9’s Monika Kos, the awards celebrate older Western Australians, as well as the businesses and local governments that support them, to live active, connected and meaningful lives.

Advocare’s Acting CEO, Erin Timu had nothing but praise for all the nominees:

“These awards shine a light on the leadership, resilience and generosity of older Western Australians. The individuals, businesses and local governments recognised this year are creating communities where older people feel safe, respected and included. Their work is priceless.”

Congratulations again to all the finalists across all five categories.

Feel like being inspired? Find out why all these individuals and organisations were nominated in the Award Ceremony video links below.

Once again, the Department of Communities and Advocare would like to acknowledge the generous funding from Lotterywest, and additional support from Beyond Bank, Have a Go News and Channel 9.

Meet the Seniors Awards winners

The WA Senior of the Year – Metropolitan Award was awarded to Anne Moore, recognised for more than 30 years of leadership and dedication to the Lucy Saw Centre Association. Under Anne’s guidance, the Centre has grown from a small local refuge into a multi-site service supporting thousands of women and children escaping family and domestic violence.

0:00 – Finalists: WA Senior of the Year Award (Metropolitan) here

1:35 – Winner: WA Senior of the Year Award (Metropolitan) here

The WA Senior of the Year – Regional Award went to Elizabeth Smith, a much-loved Pilbara identity who has spent over three decades strengthening her local community. Elizabeth plays a key role in supporting Elders, families and cultural traditions, including organising the annual Elders’ birthday celebration in Roebourne.

2:14 – Finalists: WA Senior of the Year Award (Regional) here

3:23 – Winner: WA Senior of the Year Award (Regional) here

The WA Seniors Advocate of the Year Award was awarded to Christine Young, recognised as a visionary advocate for older people. Christine pioneered the Age-Friendly Communities framework at the City of Melville and has led initiatives that improve inclusion, accessibility and services for older Western Australians across the State.

4:01 – Finalists: WA Seniors Advocate of the Year Award here

5:44 – Winner: WA Seniors Advocate of the Year Award here

The WA Age-Friendly Business Award went to Val & Kathy’s Crafty Kitchen, a Pilbara-based business founded eight years ago at the request of Ngarluma Elders. It has grown into a vibrant program bringing together up to 40 community members for cultural, creative and on-Country activities that support connection and wellbeing.

6:25 – Finalists: WA Age-Friendly Business Award here

7:35 – Winner: WA Age-Friendly Business Award here

The WA Age-Friendly Local Government Award was awarded to the City of Vincent, recognised for its diverse range of programs, activities and workshops that support older residents to live healthy, connected and fulfilling lives, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal communities, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ communities.

8:28 – Finalists: WA Age-Friendly Local Government Award here

9:42 – Winner: WA Age-Friendly Local Government Award here