Leadership WA 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Date: 7 March 2024

On 7 March 2024, we welcomed Alumni, LeadAbility graduates, special guests, including past CEOs and Board Members, our partners and the current Board, to our 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner, held at Fraser’s State Reception Centre, King’s Park. It was a memorable celebration of 20 years of impact and achievement in the Western Australian community.

Formalities commenced with a warm welcome from Dominique Mecoy OAM, Leadership WA CEO. Professor Colleen Hayward AM, Leadership WA’s 2015 Honorary Fellow and Co-Director at Danjoo Koorliny, then delivered a heartfelt Welcome to Country.

Guests heard from His Excellency the Honourable Christopher Dawson AC APM, the Governor of Western Australia and Patron of Leadership WA, who praised Leadership WA for 20 years of achievements for and by our connected community. He highlighted the value our Programs, Courses and Alumni have in providing opportunities for leaders to demonstrate and grow their own courageous leadership, thereby supporting and strengthening our State.

Dominique Mecoy reflected on 20 years of Leadership WA and highlighted inspiring moments in her speech, paying tribute to two decades of speakers who challenged our thinking, and the unique connection we all share – being part of the Leadership WA experience.

Celebrations continued when the 2023 Distinguished Fellowship Award was formally presented to Brodie McCulloch (Signature 2016), Founder and Managing Director of Spacecubed and the 2023 Honorary Fellowship Award to Mark Glasson, CEO of Anglicare WA.

Following the Awards Ceremony, guests enjoyed a bespoke photo booth (complete with props!) and took to the dance floor with live music performed by local WA band, VIVA. It was a wonderful way to end a night of celebrating the achievements of our Leadership WA Community.

Leadership WA would not have made it to 20 years without the ongoing support of our Alumni and Community of Practice Members – thank you for your unfaltering dedication and commitment to forging a better WA.

Many thanks to our Partners and Scholarship Sponsors and to our many speakers, coaches and advocates for your enduring support and contributions. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

Read the full Anniversary Gala Dinner article here.