2026 WA Social Enterprise Awards

The WA Social Enterprise Awards are back - and this year it's even bigger and better!

Western Australia has a social enterprise sector worth backing. Enterprises creating real jobs, building stronger communities, and going head-on at some of our most entrenched challenges - homelessness, domestic violence, childhood poverty, environmental impact. The awards exist to put them in the spotlight they deserve.

This year we're doing it in style. On Thursday 13 August, we're taking over The Westin Perth for a night that's equal parts celebration, connection, and conviction.

This night brings together the full social impact ecosystem - entrepreneurs, government leaders, universities, community partners, funders, and the allies and champions who show up every single day.

If you care about a WA that works for everyone - this is your night.

The 2026 Award Categories

• WA Social Enterprise of the Year - Recognising an established enterprise that has achieved exceptional impact and measurable outcomes that benefit the community.

• Emerging Social Enterprise - Celebrating an enterprise in its early stages that has demonstrated strong potential for positive community impact and growth.

• Regional Impact Award - Recognising a social enterprise making a significant, positive difference in regional, rural, or remote Western Australia.

• First Nations Social Enterprise - Recognising a social enterprise making a significant, positive difference for First Nations people, culture, and Country.

• Above and Beyond Award - Recognising an inspirational individual who goes the extra mile to enable growth and collaboration in WA's social enterprise sector

Event details

Date: Thursday 13 August 2026

Venue: The Westin, 480 Hay Street, Perth

Time: 5.30pm start for pre-dinner drinks and networking. Event finishes at 10.30pm

Dress: Glam for Good - cocktail or lounge suit, with permission to bring the sparkle

Your ticket includes a pre-event drinks reception, three-course dinner, and free-flow drinks. Sales close Sunday August 2nd.

For event or ticketing questions: jennifer@wasec.org.au For media and press enquiries: danielle@wasec.org.au

Congratulations to our 30 Finalists! (full details in this link)

Social Enterprise of the Year

• Centre for Stories

• Good Sammy Enterprises

• Ground and Co.

• Kardan Construction

• Soft Landing

Emerging Social Enterprise

• Circular Fashion Council (the)

• Holy Grounds

• Kepa Kwab

• Nick's Jerky

• Sam's Spares

• Skipping Stones Refillery

• StrideMate

Regional Impact

• Blak Tapas

• Camera Story

• FISH Outback Stores

• G-Force Contracting

• GNP 360

First Nations Social Enterprise

• Blak Tapas

• Gather Foods

• Ngarranggarni Civil and Mining Pty Ltd

• Self Made Indigenous Corporation

• Wyndham Collective Arts Hub

Above and Beyond

Individuals

• Adam Levin Z''L

• Annie Hill

• Anthony MacShane

• Sophie Chamberlain

Organisations

• City of Cockburn

• Minter Ellison

• Shire of Denmark

• SOCO Realty