Fremantle’s Nat Fyfe has been announced as a finalist in the 2016 Western Australian of the Year Awards, which recognises Western Australians who have demonstrated excellence in their field combined with making a positive impact in the community.

There are 20 finalists across seven categories and an overall Western Australian of the Year will be selected from the winners of each category.

The award winners will be announced at the commencement of the WA Day long weekend on Friday 3 June 2016 at a Gala Dinner at Crown Perth.

Members of the public and those associated with award finalists are invited to attend the prestigious gala dinner awards ceremony at Crown Perth.

Tickets are available via www.celebratewa.com.au

The finalists for the 2016 Western Australian of the Year Awards are:

Sport Award
Caitlin Bassett
David Carr
Nathan Fyfe

Aboriginal Award
Rishelle Hume
Denise Smith-Ali

Arts and Culture Award
Amber Hasler
Warwick Hemsley
Jennifer Simpson

Business Award
Alan Cransberg
Adrian Fini
Chris Taylor

Community Award
Lynne Bradshaw
Norman Hammond
John van Bockxmeer

Professions Award
Bill Bunbury
Arlene Chan
Stephen Wilton

Youth Award
Scott Corbett
Ashley Harrison
Nicholas Maissey