Leadership WA Distinguished Fellow and Honorary Fellow Awards

Discover more about Leadership WA's Awards

The Leadership WA Distinguished Fellow and Honorary Fellow Awards celebrate leaders whose courage, integrity and purpose create lasting impact across Western Australia.

Since 2013, 26 Distinguished and Honorary Fellows have been recognised for their enduring leadership contributions to Western Australia.

 

Nominations are now open

Do you know a leader whose contribution deserves to be recognised? You can also nominate yourself. Nominations close Friday 27 November 2026.

Nominate a Distinguished Fellow

Nominate an Honorary Fellow

 

Not sure which award is right? View the Award eligibility, terms and conditions and process confidentiality guide


Distinguished Fellow Award

The Distinguished Fellow Award recognises Leadership WA Alumni whose leadership continues to create meaningful impact across Western Australia.

Nominees must:

  • have made an outstanding and enduring contribution to the Western Australian community
  • have graduated from a Leadership WA Signature or Rising Leadership Program at least four years ago
  • demonstrate values-driven leadership and an ongoing commitment to the Leadership WA network

Nominate a Distinguished Fellow

 


Honorary Fellow Award

The Honorary Fellow Award recognises exceptional Western Australian leaders whose contribution and influence have strengthened leadership capacity and positive outcomes across the State.

Nominees must:

  • demonstrate values-driven leadership and a commitment to community impact
  • have made a significant contribution to leadership in Western Australia, including through their support of Leadership WA

Nominate an Honorary Fellow

 


Self-nominations are welcome

You do not need to wait for someone else to put your name forward. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged for both award categories.

Before submitting, please read the Award eligibility, terms and conditions and process confidentiality guide

 


 

Celebrating outstanding leadership and contribution to Western Australia 

 

Celebrating outstanding leadership in Western Australia

Recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Fellow and Honorary Fellow Awards will be announced at the inaugural Leadership WA Awards Gala on Saturday 13 March 2027.

Leadership WA Awards Recipients

Distinguished and Honorary Fellows

Year
Distinguished Fellow
Honorary Fellow
2025
Deb Wilkes (Signature 2010), Principal, Building on Strengths
Nicole Lockwood, Chair, Infrastructure WA
2024
Dawn McAleenan (Rising 2016), CEO, Crosslinks
Alec Coles OBE, CEO, WA Museum
2023
Brodie McCulloch (Signature 2016), Founder and Managing Director, Spacecubed
Mark Glasson, CEO, Anglicare WA
2022
Anjie Brook (Signature 2015), Executive Manager, YMCA WA
Prof Lyn Beazley AO
2021
Dr Nicky Howe (Signature 2016), Former CEO, Southcare
Dr Richard Walley OAM
2020
Rebecca Tomkinson (Signature 2012), WA Agent General - UK and Europe
Sharyn O'Neill AO PSM, Public Sector Commissioner
2019
Ashley Reid (Signature 2007), CEO, Cancer Council WA
Ian Carter AM, founding Leadership WA Board Member
2018
Joel Levin (Signature 2004), Aha! Consulting
The Hon Kerry Sanderson AC, former Governor of Western Australia
2017
Craig Spencer OAM (Signature 2013), Head of Volunteering Engagement, St John WA
Richard Goyder AO, Chairman of Woodside
2016
Dominique Mecoy OAM (Signature 2009), Principal, Good Human Connections
Reece Waldock, former Director-General, Department of Transport WA
2015
Prof. Frank Daly (Signature 2010), Former CEO, Northern Territory Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet
Prof. Colleen Hayward AM, former Pro-Vice-Chancellor Edith Cowan University
2014
David Thomas (Signature 2005), CEO, R2R Services
David Rose, Director Advisory Services KPMG
2013
Justine Colyer AM (Signature 2008), CEO, Rise Network
Dr Walter Cox PSM, Former Chair Leadership WA