Kristee Jolly is the 23-year-old executive support officer at the Shire of Toodyay and this year's State winner of the Constable Care Child Safety Award.
The former Toodyay High School student set up a program to connect children and young people with sports, activities and recreation.
With an annual budget of only $2000, Ms Jolly worked with community and sports groups to provide two-hour sessions as part of the Toodyay Inclusion Holiday Program.
The program attracted more than 650 students, particularly those with disabilities and those at risk of problems.
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READ NOWMs Jolly received her award at an event on Saturday.
"I feel it was an absolute privilege to be recognised with the award," she said.