The 2025 Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards recognised and celebrated Pilbara organisations and people who are Champions of positive change in their communities – demonstrating excellence in innovation, collaboration, resilience, inclusivity and strong leadership.
With nominees in 14 award categories, it was an extremely difficult task for our judges to select the finalists and winners for each category and we would like to congratulate all the nominees this year.
And the 2025 Winners are:
- Champion of Innovation, sponsored by SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA – Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
- Champion of Collaboration, sponsored by RURAL HEALTH WEST – Pilbara Community Services Ltd
- Champion of Resilience, sponsored by PILBARA PORTS – Reach Us Pilbara
- Inclusive Communities, sponsored by BHP – Headspace Pilbara
- Grassroots Champion, sponsored by MINERAL RESOURCES – Blue Beanie Projects
- Walking Together, sponsored by RIO TINTO – Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa and Newman Women’s Shelter
- Best Pilbara Organisation, sponsored by PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa and Newman Women’s Shelter
- Young Champion, sponsored by ANGLICARE WA – Taya Doherty
- Champion Leader, sponsored by MACKILLOP FAMILY SERVICES – Sarah Cameron
- Inspirational Indigenous Champion, sponsored by FORTESCUE – Mikarla French and Rochelle Williams
- Champion Volunteer, sponsored by WOODSIDE ENERGY – Catherine Widdup
- Empowered Voices, sponsored by HANCOCK IRON ORE – Claudia Bailey and Tevita Naroba
- People’s Choice Individual – Rebecca Breglia
- People’s Choice Organisation – Gumala 3a Program
Read the Finalists Booklet to find out more information about the finalists this year.
