City of Kwinana chief executive Joanne Abbiss with Shaquille Walker.
Camera IconCity of Kwinana chief executive Joanne Abbiss with Shaquille Walker. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Shaquille steps up to win major award

Declan ByrneWeekend Kwinana Courier

The award, which was presented at the City of Kwinana’s Australia Day function, comes hot on the heels of Shaquille’s recent finalist position in the WA Youth Awards – Cultural Endeavours category.

Shaquille started the Kwinana dance hip-hop studio K-Style and has been facilitating it for two years.

City of Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams heaped praise on Shaquille, calling him an “outstanding young member of our community.”

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“Through his achievements, Shaquille is helping to inspire other young people to step up and achieve in their chosen field and this deserves recognition,” she said.

“We’re proud to have such a talented young performer in our midst and we know he will continue to be a great role model for his peers.”