Congratulations to the finalists and winners in the 2012 WA Seniors Awards! The winners were announced at a gala ceremony on Sunday 11 November 2012.
2012 WA Seniors Awards winners
Crown Perth 2012 WA Senior of the Year
Kathleen Mazzella
Community Award
Freda Bender, Middle Swan – for her voluntary work helping those less fortunate in her community
Intergenerational Award
Graham White, South Fremantle – for his work encouraging people with disabilities, both young and old, to become involved with sailing
beyondblue Inspiration Award for Wellbeing
Kathleen Mazzella, Morley – for her commitment to raising awareness of women’s health issues
Westscheme/COTA WA Champion for Seniors Award
Dr Penny Flett, Osborne Park – for her work advocating for seniors through her work as a GP specialising in geriatric medicine
Bendigo Bank Active Ageing Leadership Award
Advocare, Belmont – for its work protecting and upholding the rights of seniors
2012 Deborah Kirwan Media Award winners
• Bruce Hunt, Community Newspapers – “He’s still swinging”
• Katherine Mountain, Advertiser News Albany – “Serious illness sparks cancer mission”
• Steve Mills, 6PR – “Dilys Bossley”