The WA Fire and Emergency Service (WAFES) Awards honour and acknowledge the achievements of volunteers, career firefighters and DFES staff throughout Western Australia who have shown exceptional dedication to duty over the past 12 months.

Congratulations to this year’s 45 finalists who have been selected from a highly competitive pool of nominations.

Winners will be announced at the WAFES Awards gala dinner at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 29 August. Volunteers can nominate to attend the gala dinner to celebrate our incredible finalists and winners by visiting the Volunteer Hub.

2025 finalists

Young person awards

Individual awards

Team awards

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