'In 1998, the former Minister for Arts, The Hon. Peter Foss QC MLC, initiated the State Living Treasures Awards to honour those artists whose lifetime work has enhanced the artistic and cultural life of Western Australia, providing inspiration for other artists and enriching the community.'
The awards were also presented in 2004 and 2015.
( https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/culture-and-the-arts/living-treasurers)
