Honour roll

The Dialogue honours the people, projects and initiatives which fuel positive outcomes for the region. We recognise these efforts by awarding the Pemulwuy Prize and Project of the Year, and through our Patrons’ and Chairman’s awards.

BOOMTOWN! Project of the Year

To recognise developments that have delivered excellence in infrastructure and transport, the BOOMTOWN! Project of the Year award was established to acknowledge completed (or near completed) major projects over the previous 12 months that have, or will, significantly contribute to the sustainable growth of Greater Western Sydney.

Patrons’ and Chairman's Prizes

These awards have been established to recognise outstanding contribution to regional infrastructure planning and delivery by those involved in public policy.

Pemulwuy Prize

Named after the famous Indigenous warrior and leader, the Pemulwuy Prize honours a leading citizen or group who have made an outstanding contribution to the region.

BOOMTOWN!
Project of the year

These are presented at our annual BOOMTOWN! Summits in November.

2023 Category Winners

2022 Category Winners

2020 Category Winners

2019 Category Winners

2018 Category Winners

Patrons’ and Chairman’s Prizes

These awards have been established to recognise outstanding contribution to regional infrastructure planning and delivery by those involved in public policy.

2023 Patrons’ Prize

Richard Alcock, Former Chair of Western Sydney Local Health District won the Patrons’ Prize for Corporate Civic Leadership for his contribution in promoting the region, especially in public health and professional development.

2022 Patrons’ Prize

Dr Steven Kennedy, Secretary to the Australian Treasury (& former Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development), Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO, Inaugural Chair, Greater Sydney Commission and Hon. Malcolm Turnbull AC, 29th Prime Minister of Australia, all won the Patron’s Prize for Collaboration.

2022 Patrons’ Prize

Hon. Rob Stokes MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Cities, and Minister for Active Transport won the Patron’s Prize for Public Administration.

2021 Patrons’ Prize

Tim Reardon Secretary NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet won the Patron’s Prize for Collaboration.

2019 Patrons’ Prize

Monica Barone, Chief Executive Officer, City of Sydney, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE, Director, Museum of Contemporary Art and Dr Tim Williams, Australasia Cities Leader, Arup (and former CEO, Committee for Sydney) all won the Patron’s Prize for Regional Collaboration which recognised their collective roles in building links from Sydney’s East to West.

2018 Patrons’ Prize

Former NSW Premier Mike Baird AO received the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s Patrons’ Prize for excellence in Public Policy.

“Perhaps Mike Baird’s most important economic legacy was the sale of government assets and subsequent recycling of this capital to invest in new public works – much of which has now manifest in mega-projects in Western Sydney,” Chairman Christopher Brown AM said.

2018 Patrons’ Prize

CEO of Campbelltown City Council, Lindy Deitz, Secretary of Department of Regional Development & Cities, Dr Steven Kennedy, and Deputy Chief Commissioner, of the Greater Sydney Commission, Geoff Roberts, all recognised for their contribution to the delivery of the Western Sydney City Deal.

2017 Patrons’ Prize

Hon. Joe Hockey
Ambassador to the United States & former Treasurer
Hon. Anthony Albanese MP
Shadow Infrastructure Minister and former Deputy Prime Minister

This prize recognised their respective leadership within their own parties to deliver a unanimous decision to develop Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek.

“Despite having been tribal warriors for the Liberal and Labor Parties since their days on Sydney University Student Council, they found a way to work across the divide to deliver a project this region had been denied for decades,” Chairman Christopher Brown AM said.

Pemulwuy Prize Winners

Named after the famous Indigenous warrior and leader, the Pemulwuy Prize honours a leading citizen or group who have made an outstanding contribution to the region.

2023 Pemulwuy Prize Winners

Lindy Deitz
General Manager
City of Campbelltown

Amanda Larkin
Chief Executive
South Western Sydney Local Health District

Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue honours your career contribution and fearless regional advocacy.

2022 Pemulwuy Prize Winners

Prof. Peter Shergold AC
Chancellor
Western Sydney University

Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue proudly recognises your outstanding leadership.

2019 Pemulwuy Prize Winners

Kevin Young
Managing Director
Sydney Water

Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue proudly recognises your outstanding regional leadership.

2019 Category Winners

Public policy
Billie Sankovic
Chief Executive Officer
Western Sydney Community Forum

Sustainability & Collaboration
Kevin Young
Managing Director
Sydney Water

Community advocacy
Dorothy Hoddinott AO

Regional advocacy
Phil Gould AM

2018 Pemulwuy Prize Winner

Mayor Chagai
Savannah Pride

Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue proudly recognises Savannah Pride’s role in providing ongoing support for young people in the Blacktown area.

2018 Category Winners

Regional partnership
Ingham Institute
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Sydney University

Community engagement
Mayor Chagai
Savannah Pride

Regional advocacy
Mark Geyer OAM

Excellence in education
Marijah Yelavich
Western Sydney University

2017 Pemulwuy Prize Winner

Western Sydney Diabetes

Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue proudly recognises Western Sydney Diabetes enormous contribution to the region.

2017 Category Winners

Public policy
Sarah Hill
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Sydney Commission

Corporate leadership
John Vassallo
Chief Executive Officer
Celestino

Regional advocacy
David Borger
Western Sydney Director
Sydney Business Chamber, Western Sydney

Innovation in education
Professor Denise Kirkpatrick and Angelo Kourtis
Western Sydney University Academy

Community engagement
Amna Karra-Hassan
Founder
Auburn AFL Giants

2016 Pemulwuy Prize Winner

Bankstown Poetry Slam

In honour of the success of the Bankstown Poetry Slam and the Bankstown Poetry Slam Olympics, the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue is proud to present the Pemulwuy Prize for outstanding regional contribution.

2016 Category Winners

Brand champion
Western Sydney University

Corporate philanthropy
Crown Resorts Foundation

Business leadership
Deloitte

Regional advocacy
News Corporation

Community engagement
Bankstown Poetry Slam

Productive partnership
TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute & Lendlease