Nominations for 2026 have now closed
Thank you to everyone who nominated their hero and told us how they make a positive impact on their community or environment.
What’s next?
Nominations will now be assessed and finalists announced in August 2026.
If you have been nominated in the program and have any questions, contact us at [email protected]
Westfield Local Heroes
The 4 key criteria we look for
1
ROLE MODELS
Westfield Local Heroes are positive role models who lead by example and who are trusted and respected by members of their community.
2
IMPACTFUL CONTRIBUTIONS
Our heroes’ work or actions positively impact the communities or environment within the local area of a Westfield centre.
3
GRANTS SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
The organisations that our finalists and heroes represent spend their Westfield Local Heroes grants in ways that directly benefit the community or environment within the local area of a Westfield centre.
4
COMMUNITY VISION
Our finalists and heroes’ organisations have clear goals on how they will continue to help their local communities thrive and build resilience. Westfield looks for additional ways to work with these organisations to help them grow their impact.