Brian Rakich AM, Dennis Yagmich & Hon. Ljiljanna Ravlich received Life Membership awards for their amazing efforts over the past 17 years. Croatian Ambassador to Australia & NZ H.E. Betty Pavelich Sirios was there to present them with the awards. Local Perth Consul Zoran Sangut, his wife Vanja and Consul from Sydney, General Consul Ivica Glasnovic were there also.

President Luke Jurcevic said "it was a great night to celebrate the chamber, its beginnings, efforts and achievements over the past 17 years". Great support from the members and community across arts, sports & business with 4 time Olympian basketballer Andrew Vlahov as MC with representatives including the Presidents from Gwellup Croatia Jure Denona, Western Knights Soccer Club Gordana Sliskovic, Gomboc Gallery Terrie Gomboc AM, Ron Gomboc, WA European Business Association Mary Jardine-Clarke and Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic.

Thank you to George Grasa, George Sekulla, Ivan Kostrencic, Vladimir Piscetek, Tihomir Telisman, Goran Jurum, Tihomir Galic, Bisica Gavranic, Neven Smoje, Glen Jakovich, Tony Krsticevic, Mira Skender and the late Professor Valentine Pervan.