Philanthropist of the Year

Each year, United Way WA acknowledges a Western Australian who has made a significant contribution to the local community. In 2009 United Way WA awarded the Philanthropist of the Year to Ms Ros Worthington OAM.

  

 

 

 

Also recognised this year were our Corporate Champions. Each were awarded a certificate for their passion in giving their time to motivate, influence and lead others within their organisation to help make a difference in the local community.

 

Pictured here, left to right, with His Excellency the Governor of Western Australia, are: Sue Dixon (United Way WA CEO), Miriam D’Souza-Freehills, Graham McArthur-Stockland, Donna Hiftle-Burswood Entertainment Complex, Rob Bransby ( United Way WA Chairman), Sarah Fordham-Alcoa of Australia, Lauren Jenkin-Chevron Australia, Grant Bowen-Zurich Financial Services, Jon Haines-HBF and Jacqui Hymus-Fujitsu.

 

Receipents were:

 

Mark Smith (Abernethy Owens)

Sarah Fordham (Alcoa of Australia)

Sandra Alcock (Bates Australia)

Donna Hiftle (Burswood Entertainment Complex)

Lauren Jenkin (Chevron Australia)

Lisa Weyell (CBA)

Alan Bishop (EBM Insurance)

Michele Villa (Ernst & Young)

Miriam D’Souza (Freehills)

Michelle Nath (Fuji Xerox Australia)

Jacqui Hymus (Fujitsu)

Shelley Hannah (GESB)

Brooke Haynes (HBF)

Jon Haines (HBF)

Joanne Dunn (KPMG)

Hayley Corbett (Pfizer)

Vanessa Corser (Pfizer Global Manufacturing)

Richard Phelps (Stockland)

Michelle Biruski (Stockland)

Sarah Donato (Water Corporation)

Grant Bowen (Zurich Financial Services)

Kathy Norton (Zurich Financial Services)

 

 

 

  2008 United Way WA Philanthropist, Mrs Janet Holmes à Court

 

 

 2007 United Way WA Philanthropist, Jack Bendat

 

 

 
2006 United Way WA Philanthropist, Stan Perron