Ken Wyatt (Hasluck, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The strength of our community is due to selfless individuals providing countless hours helping others. In Western Australia, we recently celebrated the efforts and achievements of these individuals with the 2015 Western Australian of the Year Awards.

Congratulations to Peter Prendiville on winning the business award. Peter is an active community member in the electorate of Hasluck and is the owner of Sandalford Wines in the Swan Valley. Peter is a strong force in the business arena, and I know Peter's extensive time in the community supports him in his role as Chairman of Tourism WA.

I would also like to especially congratulate community award finalist Neville Bassett. Neville lives in my electorate and has contributed greatly to the Western Australian community with his dedication to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Neville is a chartered accountant by day and a hero to many, and his nomination for the community award was well deserved.

I would like to commend all nominees and winners for their services to the local community and for contributing to the great state of WA. In particular, I would like to acknowledge Robert Isaacs, the winner of the Aboriginal award and the overall winner of the Western Australian of the Year Award; Henry Boston, for the arts and culture award; Ros Worthington, for the community award; Frank Cooper, for the professions award; Rhys Williams, for the youth award; and Andrew Vlahov for the sport award. Andrew's contribution goes way beyond sport. He contributes to youth within the community, giving up his invaluable time to help others so that WA becomes a greater place.