July 17, 2025
SportWest Endorses Ignite Youth Award: Championing Young People Through Sport and Community
We’re thrilled to announce that SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia, has officially endorsed the Ignite Youth Award!
This exciting endorsement from SportWest CEO, Troy Kirkham, recognises Ignite’s powerful role in supporting young people to be active, confident, and connected.
“SportWest is proud to endorse the Ignite Award as a valuable initiative that supports young people to be physically active, build confidence, and connect through sport and community participation.”
— Troy Kirkham, CEO, SportWest
Ignite Award is a non-competitive personal development program designed to help young people discover their potential, explore new activities, and make a positive difference in their community. With a strong focus on physical activity, skill development, volunteering, and personal reflection, it provides a practical framework that aligns naturally with the values of community sport.
This endorsement highlights the shared commitment between Awards WA and SportWest to promote physical and mental wellbeing, leadership, and belonging through inclusive, accessible opportunities.
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with sport clubs and associations across WA to bring Ignite to even more young people—on the field, in the clubhouse, and beyond!