
WA Award Program
The WA AMEB Award is an exciting nationally recognised program that recognises the commitment that individuals of all ages make to the performing arts.
This prestigious award acknowledges an individual's contribution both on stage and behind the scenes, cultivating sought-after skills in leadership, communication, collaboration and creativity.
By undertaking three key Award requirements: performances; skill development; and broadening activities, participants expand their creative horizons and develop core performance skills. Participants in years 10-12 of their education, completing the Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards, can also gain points towards their high school WACE graduation!
Those completing the Award gain official recognition for their achievement in the form of an AMEB Award Certificate and Award Pin.
The Bronze, Silver of Gold Awards are recognised by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority of Western Australia (SCSA), where it is an Endorsed Program for secondary school WACE graduation*. It is also recognised by leading art organisations; and by Universities, including UWA's Experience-based entry pathway!
*Two unit equivalents are allocated for a Bronze Award, three for a Silver Award and four for a Gold Award.
The Ignite Award is our entry-level award designed to fire up students' engagement in their music communities.
The WA AMEB AWARD is perfect for those interested in developing skills whilst participating in their collaborative activity of choice. For schools and community groups the Award Program a great way to foster community, elevate ensemble performance and nurture new skills and talents.
"Champion Bay Senior High School has partnered with AMEB as the syllabus for our 7-10 Specialist music classes for the first time in 2024.
The WA AMEB Award is a huge motivator for my students, as the students display a measurable increase in self-efficacy. The WA AMEB Award programmes from Ignite to Gold provide an achievable target for every student and celebrate “small wins” along their musical journey. When I see the huge smiles and a parade of proud parents when the results come through, I know that the WA AMEB Award programme is vital to our student’s success.
My only regret was not using AMEB AWARDS when I started teaching 23 years ago!"
Harry Pickett,
Champion Bay Senior High School
Award Structure
Ignite, Bronze, Silver and Gold awards recognise skills developed and the level of participation in performances, broadening activities, and examined skill development.
Engagement in the Performing Arts - Build confidence and artistry through performance.
Participating individuals record their engagement in various activities in the AMEB Award Diary. Upon completion, diaries are submitted to the AMEB (WA).
An appropriate performing arts director or facilitator (e.g. a school’s Head of Arts, an Ensemble Director, Community Arts Group President, or Artistic Director) verifies activities recorded by a participant, and signs off on the activities.
School and/or community public performances and/or other broadening activities are completed within 12 months of registration. Diaries are distributed after registration.
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Engagement in the Performing Arts
Broadening Activities - Demonstrate commitment and support for the arts, beyond performing.
The WA AMEB Award recognises and builds active participation in the running of ensembles and other arts-based activities.
This could be as easy as consistently helping with the set-up of a group, participating in workshops or meetings, assisting with marketing and community minded activity.
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Broadening Activities
Upskilling – Develop skills through AMEB exams.
Whilst participating in a collaborative activity of choice, participants develop their skills through the vehicle of AMEB exams.
The AMEB is Australia’s leading music and speech and drama assessment service offering internationally recognised qualifications, syllabuses, supporting publications and graded examinations from preliminary through to diploma levels. Catering for diverse creative preferences, AMEB inspires learning and supports achievement across a broad range of musical instruments, singing, speech and drama and theory; and provides specialist teaching qualifications.
Award Categories and Criteria
WA AMEB Award | AMEB Practical Music or Speech Examinations | School/ Community Public Performances | Broadening Activities |
IGNITE | Grades 1+ | 2 | Contribution and Service 1 suitable activities required |
BRONZE | Grades 3+ | 3 | Contribution and Service 2 suitable activities required |
SILVER | Grades 5+ | 3 | Contribution and Service 5 suitable activities required |
GOLD | Grades 7+ | 4 | Contribution and Service 4 suitable activities required Leadership |
Please note that there are minimum hours required for the Broadening Activities.
For WACE points, all requirements must be completed in the academic years 10, 11 or 12.
When your diary has been verified and completed:
Awardees will be presented with a certificate and pin to be awarded at their School or Community Group.
Signing Off | What Is Required from a Performing Arts Facilitator?
This is a very simple task: An Arts Facilitator verifies activities a participant has listed and confirms all of the requirements of the award are completed.
If any clarification is required, please email ameb@uwa.edu.au
Using the WA AMEB Award/AMEB Exam results for WACE
Some AMEB exams and the WA Award Program can be used as part of the requirements for graduating from secondary school with a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
Please see below documents for more details:
Further information may be obtained from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website, scsa.wa.edu.au.
Get in touch
The WA State Office is located on the Claremont campus of The University of Western Australia, on the corner of Princess and Goldsworthy Roads in Claremont. The office is at the eastern end of the stone heritage-listed building. Visitors are asked to park in Car Park 2 (paid parking) accessible from Goldsworthy Road and to please observe and comply with all signage.
Office location
UWA Claremont Campus
Cnr Princess and Goldsworthy Roads, Claremont WA 6010
Open Monday to Friday
9.00am-4.30pm
Mailing address
M421
The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009