The Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards celebrate the leadership, collaboration, innovation and resilience demonstrated by individuals and organisations working in the community services sector in the Pilbara, as well as acknowledge their outstanding achievements. The Awards provide an ideal opportunity to reflect on the achievements of our sector as well as increase community awareness of and appreciation for the diversity of social and community services being delivered by Community Services Organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and grassroots, community-led organisations in the Pilbara.
These Awards are unique in that they are the only awards that focus solely on showcasing and celebrating achievements of the community services sector in the Pilbara – the people, the hardships, challenges and the outstanding outcomes being achieved. The Awards provide a spotlight, at a regional level, on the incredible efforts and results of the many Pilbara based organisations and individuals, which often go unnoticed and unrecognised.
Nominating in the Awards provides an opportunity for organisations and individuals to take a critical look at the work they are doing, the outcomes they are achieving and how they are demonstrating collaboration, innovation, resilience and creativity in response to ever changing needs and challenges.
Community members are encouraged to nominate an organisation or individual for the outstanding achievements and positive impact they have made on the lives of people in their community.
The Awards process culminates in a Gala Dinner, an evening of celebration, entertainment and networking, where nominees and finalists are acknowledged and the winners of each Award category are announced.
The Gala Dinner provides a platform to network and connect with others from across the Pilbara, which is important especially for those living and working in the more remote parts of the Pilbara.
The 2026 theme for the Awards "Heart of the Pilbara" recognises the people and organisations at the heart of our communities whose passion, resilience, and purpose strengthen our communities every day.
The awards are a great opportunity to showcase and celebrate your organisation, services and achievements to the wider Pilbara community.
Nominations are now open and close on 21 June 2026.
Read the Nomination Pack for award categories, eligibility criteria and selection criteria.
Nominate using the Nomination Form.
Keep an eye out on our facebook page for Awards updates.
The GALA DINNER will be held on Saturday 19th September 2026 in Hedland.
We are always looking for new Sponsors, both financial and in-kind. We encourage any business or organisation interested in supporting these awards to contact us at pilbara4purpose@gmail.com.
We are proud to have support from a range of partners and sponsors for these Awards who are committed to helping to build and strengthen our Pilbara communities.
