Young Achiever Awards

The Insurance Commission sponsors the Road Safety Advocate Award at the Young Achiever Awards to promote safe road practices in regional communities. This award recognises young people, whether individuals or groups, who have shown exceptional dedication and creativity in advocating for community road safety through direct involvement in education, projects, initiatives, and programs, aiming to reduce road injuries.

See Young Achiever Awards to nominate for the Road Safety Advocate Award.

2025 Road Safety Advocate Award Winner

Jessie Smith from Rusty Creative

Jessie’s campaign, The World Can Wait, tackled mobile phone distraction among young drivers, reaching nearly 600,000 Western Australians through billboards and media coverage. Jessie’s campaign reframed disconnection as empowerment, sparking meaningful conversations about behaviour change.

Road Safety Advocate Winner with CIO

Congratulations to Jessie!

Photo: Steve McKenna (left, Chief Investment Officer) presents Jessie Smith their winning trophy.

See previous winners below.

2024

Tayla Stone, of Mandurah

After  a life-changing motorbike crash at 16, Tayla now shares her story through PBF Australia, urging young people to "think before they do" to prevent road trauma. Tayla is empowering others through her compelling road safety advocacy and storytelling. Her openness and honesty resonates with audiences, fostering crucial conversations about risk-taking and the consequences of reckless behaviour.