Local Government Honours Program

The annual Local Government Honours Program recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements and lasting contributions made by Elected Members and employees to their respective Councils, the Local Government sector, WALGA and the wider community.

On Friday, 2 August, WALGA hosted the Local Government Awards for 2024 at Winthrop Hall at the University of WA.

2024 Local Government Awards

Local Government Medal
- The Local Government Medal in 2024 was awarded to two recipients who have provided exceptional long-standing service, outstanding achievements and significant contributions to WALGA and the entire Local Government Sector.
Life Member
- Life membership of WALGA is awarded to those who have demonstrated outstanding service to WALGA, the Sector and the community over many years.
Troy Pickard Young Achievers Awards
- Named in memory of former WALGA President Troy Pickard, the award recognises the contributions and commitment to Local Government by Elected Members or employees in the sector ages 35 years or under.
Eminent Service Award
- These next awards recognise eminent service and distinguished contributions to WALGA, their Local Government and the Local Government Sector as a whole.
Local Government Merit Award
- The Local Government Merit awards recognise notable contributions to WALGA, their Local Government or the Local Government Sector.
Local Government Distinguished Officer Award
ALGWA Evelyn Parker Women of Excellence Award
Rhonda Hardy Women of Excellence Award
RoadWise Awards
WALGA Jacqui Dodd Scholarship
- WALGA Training is proud to continue to support the sector by offering the prestigious Jacqui Dodd Scholarship to four successful recipients to complete the LGA50220 Diploma of Local Government – Elected Member.