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Nicolette Beard & Kate Raston at the WA of the Year Finalist Breakfast.

Nicolette Beard & Kate Raston at the WA of the Year Finalist Breakfast. Credit: Alan Chau/The West Australian

WA of the Year Finalist Breakfast: Socials gallery from intimate event at Fraser’s Restaurant

Kellie BalaamThe West Australian

Mon, 26 May 2025 1:00PM

The wisdom and powerful experiences of past winners of Western Australian of the Year were shared with the 2025 cohort during this intimate breakfast at Fraser’s Restaurant.

Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Iain Grandage, Madison Heady and Nicolette Beard took part in a panel discussion where they revealed how being a finalist or winner has changed their lives, encouraging the 2025 finalists in the room to enjoy every moment.

Chairman of Celebrate WA Scott Jones also presented to the 60-person crowd ahead of the tasty breakfast overlooking a picturesque Kings Park. The winners will be announced at an awards night at Crown Perth on Thursday.

Mara West & Scott Jones.

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Mara West & Scott Jones. Picture: Alan Chau/The West Australian

Darrilyn & Chris Dawson.

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Darrilyn & Chris Dawson. Picture: Alan Chau/The West Australian

Lorraine Lekias & Linzi Mooney.

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Lorraine Lekias & Linzi Mooney. Picture: Alan Chau/The West Australian

Brooke Fowles & Jolene Ellat.

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Brooke Fowles & Jolene Ellat. Picture: Alan Chau/The West Australian

Rita Saffioti & Madison Heady.

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Rita Saffioti & Madison Heady. Picture: Alan Chau/The West Australian

Rebecca Tomkinson & Elsabe Muller.

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Rebecca Tomkinson & Elsabe Muller. Picture: Alan Chau/The West Australian

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