Major Awards and Trophies
W.S. Lonnie Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the best annual report for the year.
WINNER: Fremantle Ports
Judges’ Comments:
This is a very informative report. The structure is clear, the snapshot information is excellent, the business results graphs is very well presented. Once again an excellent report on activities and KPIs, and the processes for complaints handling was great.
Margaret McAleer Special Commendation
The award is presented at the discretion of the panel for an outstanding report that, in some respect, establishes a benchmark to which others should aspire.
WINNER: Legal Aid Commission of Western Australia
Judges’ Comments:
This report provided a good explanation of challenges and issues affecting delivery of services, and had an excellent complaints information. It outlined key issues for the future, particularly in ensuring people have access to justice, especially those in regional and remote communities.
Allan Skinner Trophy
Awarded to the best annual report in the General Government Sector.
WINNER: Small Business Development Corporation
Judges’ Comments:
The report has a good feel, graphics and snapshot information. It uses case studies well to demonstrate activities. The structure with the narrative around variance positioned up front was appreciated. The detail and presentation around activity reports and personal case studies was really interesting and well handled.
The Margaret Nadebaum Trophy
Awarded to the best annual report in the Government Enterprise Sector.
WINNER: Fremantle Ports
Judges’ Comments:
A very good report in all respects. The report is clear and concise, and very informative, covering significant detail in an accessible manner. The report, has a community feel in its narrative which acknowledges the Port as part of the Fremantle community.
General Award Winners
Category 1 – Agencies with < 100 FTEs
Gold Award Winner: Small Business Development Corporation
Judges’ Comments:
Very good activity reports and use of case studies. The overview of COVID impact was well handled and the outline of future issues was great. The report has a good feel, nice graphics and snapshot information. An engaging read, made it feel very 'human'.
Silver Award Winner: Western Australian Electoral Commission
Judges’ Comments:
The report has significant information regarding structure of the agency, committees, objectives, values and goals. The commentary on the outputs in the performance section was clear and easy to read. Good corporate governance and internal audit.
Bronze Award Winner: Great Southern Development Commission
Judges’ Comments:
Well-structured report with clearly focussed messaging. This report has an open feel with plenty of positives for the region. The narrative is engaging and the reporting in KPIs is credible. The discussion of the implementation of the SW Native Title Settlement to Noongar people was wonderful.
Category 2 – Agencies with 101 – 1,000 FTEs
Gold Award Winner: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Judges’ Comments:
Very high-level, well-presented report. Clear, good graphics, and a balanced blend of scientific information, with data and narrative. Fantastic overview of performance, which provided key relevant information. Very informative on plans for plastics, METRONET, climate action and Indigenous inclusion in water planning.
Silver Award Winner: Office of the Auditor General
Judges’ Comments:
The report is very comprehensive and polished. The year in review is an excellent start to the report. It is easy to read and very informative for the reader - the highlights table linked to government policy was appreciated. Also provides a sound discussion as to shortfalls in some KPI areas, and how these will be addressed in future.
Bronze Award Winner: Legal Aid Commission of Western Australia
Judges’ Comments:
The report outlined key issues for the future, particularly in ensuring people have access to justice, especially those in regional and remote communities. It provides an explanation of challenges and issues affecting delivery of services, links goals to performance very well, and had a good section on complaints handling and reporting.
Category 3 – Agencies with > 1,000 FTEs
Gold Award Winner: Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Judges’ Comments:
Really well-structured report. User friendly, and impressive use of what, why, how for discussing performance metrics. Covers the difficulties faced over the year, and highlights how these have been addressed. The snapshot of the year in graphics is very well presented. Very clear link between government priorities and strategic outcomes.
Silver Award Winner: Main Roads Western Australia
Judges’ Comments:
An excellent report - presentation is very high quality, including the spread of pictures, graphs, tables and graphics. Reporting on sustainability and value chain tables was also excellent.
Bronze Award Winner (Joint): Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Judges’ Comments:
Interesting, informative and attractive report with substantial information on activities. The report has great attention to design, graphics, pictures and tables with appropriate text in-between. The presentation of KPIs and KEIs was great, and the report outlined a very good complaint process also.
Bronze Award Winner (Joint): Western Australia Police Force
Judges’ Comments:
Comprehensive report, very informative. Well explained activities, challenges, and KPIs. It has a forward looking feel, with the discussion of significant issues affecting the agency very well considered. The timeline of operations is excellent, as is the ‘at a glance’ graphics and information.
Category 4 Government Trading Enterprises
Gold Award Winner: Fremantle Ports
Judges’ Comments:
A very good report in all respects. The report is clear and concise, and very informative, covering significant detail in an accessible manner. The report, has a community feel in its narrative which acknowledges the Port as part of the Fremantle community.
Silver Award Winner: Western Australian Treasury Corporation
Judges’ Comments:
This is a solid report with strong links to KPIs and outcomes. It has a good presentation and coverage of performance and approach to corporate governance. The client satisfaction KPI and the reporting on Boards/governance were both excellent. Very focussed report reflecting the core business.
Bronze: Pilbara Ports Authority
Judges’ Comments:
Excellent presentation of goals, objectives, and priorities. Pilbara Ports have presented a polished report with a good feel for the Pilbara and the issues affecting the agency. The overview of performance was fantastic, and the agency has a clear complaints process.
Specialist Awards
There are six Specialist Awards presented on the day.
Office of the Auditor General Award for Transparency and Accountability
WINNER: Main Roads Western Australia
Judges’ Comments:
Very good coverage of risk, audit, BCP, fraud & corruption, integrity etc. Reporting on sustainability and value chain tables was also excellent. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, and the ESG components were well explained.
State Records Commission Award for Excellence in Records and Information Management
WINNER: Ombudsman WA
Judges’ Comments:
The Annual Report from the Ombudsman addresses how records, including data and other information, are managed across the organisation, taking into account information outside an electronic documents and records management system (EDRMS). This approach highlights the opportunity for a holistic approach to information management, incorporating training and processes that integrate records in all their forms.
Public Sector Commission Award for Good Governance
WINNER: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Judges’ Comments:
The department’s report was detailed, clear and easy to read. After finishing the report, the reader is clear about the agency’s role and how its work contributes to government priorities. Integrity, governance and transparency were clear themes throughout the report. Supporting visuals/diagrams made information easy to locate and understand, and the report included all compulsory reporting requirements.
Special Commendation:
WorkCover WA
CPA Australia Award for Performance Reporting
WINNER: Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Judges’ Comments:
Overall meets criteria for effective performance reporting. Very clear Annual Report Structure – summary of performance provided early on to set the scene. Very clear diagrammatic reference of the goal/outcome structure under which they operate. Overall a very well presented and structured report on performance.
Special Commendation:
Department of Health
Ombudsman Western Australia Award for Complaints Handling
WINNER: Fremantle Ports
Judges’ Comments:
Great balance in coverage of performance and approach to governance. Notably good coverage of audit and risk management, and very notable approach to complaints management.
Special Commendation:
Legal Aid Commission of Western Australia
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Award for Chief Financial Officer of the Year
WINNER: Philippa Beamish Burton, Department of Education
Special Commendation:
John Arkell - WA Country Health Service