WA Youth Awards 2024

The WA Youth Awards is an event celebrating the accomplishments of young people, youth workers and the youth sector in Western Australia.

This year, we're celebrating 25 years of the Awards. We look forward to shining a light on the outstanding young advocates, artists, innovators and leaders, alongside the unsung heroes of our youth sector.

Read more about this year's WA Youth Awards finalists at the YACWA website.

The WA Youth Awards is run by the Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA), Western Australia's peak body for young people and the youth sector. The WA Youth Awards is made possible thanks to our major partners, Lotterywest and Department of Communities, alongside our category sponsors, Parkerville Children and Youth Care, the Commissioner for Children and Young People, The Y WA, ECU, MercyCare, Youth Futures, Mission Australia, Youth Focus, Carers WA and our supporting sponsors, the State Library of WA and RAC.

About the event

The WA Youth Awards unfolds as a gala ceremony with a seated three-course dinner with drinks, all inclusive of the ticket price. The evening includes award presentations, musical performances from young artists and a set menu.

Dietary requirements

Guests are able to select their dietary requirements when purchasing their ticket.

Dress code

Cocktail attire is encouraged, but guests are welcome to dress in whatever feels most comfortable.

Getting there

The Ritz-Carlton Perth is located near the Bell Tower, bordering Barrack Square and Riverside Drive in Perth.

The Ritz-Carlton is serviced by bus routes 114, 24, 40, 66, 75, 910, 995, and the Blue CAT Bus. The Elizabeth Quay Station is 600m away.

The event takes place in the Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton. 

Parking

There are multiple parking options available:

• Wilson Parking - The Quay Car Park, Entry via The Esplanade (East bound lanes only). This car park is around 200m from the venue, and is open 24 hours. 
• CPP Terrace Road, entry via 165 Terrace Road, Perth, closing midnight. This car park has 8 ACROD parking bays. 
• CPP Convention Centre, entry via 21 Mounts Bay Road and Mitchell Freeway, Perth. Open 24 hours. This car park has 23 ACROD parking bays. 

Additional parking information is available via the City of Perth Parking website.

For any additional accessibility questions, please contact Adelaide Williams, Digital Communications and Events Officer at YACWA, via adelaide@yacwa.org.au.