NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Know a youth worker whose passion and dedication deserve to be recognised? We want to hear about them!

2026 AWARD CATEGORIES

• Youth Futures Emerging Youth Worker Award
• St John of God Regional Youth Worker Award
• Anglicare WA Professional Youth Worker Award
• Mission Australia Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Worker Award
• Indigo Junction Significant Contribution to Youth Work Award

Across WA, exceptional youth workers are inspiring change, strengthening communities and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Help us celebrate them by nominating a youth worker who deserves to be recognised.

Self-nominations are encouraged, and nominees from previous years are welcome to be nominated again.

Nominations close Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Click here to nominate a Youth Worker!

Save the Date! 
 Friday 13 November 2026 | 6 - 10pm | 3SIX5, 365 Newcastle Street, Northbridge

Youth Work WA is proud to announce the WA Youth Work Awards 2026, celebrating the outstanding contributions of youth workers, organisations, and initiatives supporting young people across Western Australia.

Now in their 12th year, the Awards shine a spotlight on excellence, leadership, and innovation in youth work, recognising those who go above and beyond to support young people to thrive, often in complex and challenging circumstances. Tickets on sale soon!