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Harmony Week has been launched with the annual Western Australian Multicultural Awards.
Twelve individuals and organisations were recognised at the 2024 WA Multicultural Awards for their passion and dedication in advancing multiculturalism in Western Australia - through advocacy work, promoting intercultural understanding, or breaking down barriers.
The 2024 WA Multicultural Awards also marked the beginning of Harmony Week, which runs from 15 to 21 March and encourages everyone to experience, explore and appreciate WA's remarkable wealth of cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.
Free Harmony Week activities are happening across the State including concerts, art exhibitions, festivals and sporting events. For more information about the 2024 Harmony Week Award winners and to find Harmony Week events near you, visit www.omi.wa.gov.au Read the full media release here: Champions of multiculturalism celebrated to launch Harmony Week | Western Australian Government (www.wa.gov.au)
The 2024 WA Multicultural Award winners are:
Premier's Public Sector Award
Department of Health – Older Person Health Network
Community Service and Support Award/ General Community Organisation
Mission Australia
Community Service and Support Award/ CaLD Community Service Organisation:
Multicultural Services Centre of WA
Community Service and Support Award/ CaLD Community Association
Indian Society of WA
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Northwest Multicultural Association
Local Government Award
City of Swan
Arts Award
MrJay Emmanuel
Sportsperson of the Year Award
Ms Minjee Lee
Youth Award
Ms Syeda Maisara Muzaffar
Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
Mr Joe Tuazama
Sir Ronald Wilson Leadership Award
Mrs Kerry Palmer
Laksiri Jayasuriya Lifetime Community Service Award
Ms Jennifer Au Yeong