SportWest and Camerahouse Leederville Renew WA Sport Awards Partnership

SportWest has officially announced a two-year extension of its partnership with Camerahouse Leederville.

The renewal ensures that one of the most visually significant components of the WA Sport Awards will remain a focal point of the state’s premier sporting celebration through 2028.

The “Image of the Year” category is designed to recognise photographers who capture the emotional and high-impact moments of Western Australian sport, spanning the spectrum from grassroots community clubs to elite professional performance.

Commenting on the partnership extension, SportWest CEO, Troy Kirkham, said: “Sport is defined by powerful moments, and this award honours the images that capture the passion, achievement and community connection of sport in Western Australia.” 

Emphasising the unique nature of sports photography,director of Camerahouse Leederville, Giovanna Thomas-Fiore, added: “Photography has the unique ability to tell powerful stories, and sport provides some of the most compelling moments to capture.” 

“We’re proud to continue as naming rights partner… and to celebrate the talented photographers and sporting moments across WA,” Thomas-Fiore said.

Commercial and Community Alignment

Camerahouse Leederville, a prominent local business within the WA photography sector, leverages the partnership to connect with a broad demographic of professional and amateur photographers.

The collaboration provides the brand with a high-visibility platform to showcase the “art of photography” within the context of the state’s most compelling sporting narratives.

The WA Sport Awards Context

The WA Sport Awards serve as the definitive recognition program for the Western Australian sporting ecosystem.

Beyond athletes and coaches, the awards honor the critical contributions of volunteers, officials, and administrators. 

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