The Peter MacLean Award is presented annually to ‘any employee of a CCAWA member who has performed above and beyond the call of duty in providing excellence in customer service.’

It is presented in recognition of Peter Maclean, who was a past CEO of Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, ACCA Association President and a highly valued, committed and driven member of the Executive Committee, and who during his working life had a gift for providing outstanding industry service.

In recognising Peter’s contribution to the Association and the Industry, this Award is a fitting tribute to appropriately recognise a person who has provided exceptional service to their cemetery and/or crematoria via the management and maintenance within the cemetery industry.

Peter Maclean joined the then Karrakatta Cemetery Board on the 5th July 1976 and retired on the 7th January 2011. Peter was a past Association President and a highly valued, committed and driven member of the Executive Management Committee. Additionally, he was fortunate to be gifted with outstanding customer service skills.

Following Peter Maclean’s retirement, the CCAWA Executive determined that a most fitting tribute would be to create an Industry Award recognising outstanding industry service to the West Australian community.

The Winner of the 2025 Peter MacLean award is Anthony Marriott from the City of Busselton

Anthony was nominated by his former team leader and colleague. The nomination stated:

Anthony is an esteemed team leader in an operational team at the City of Busselton where he has dedicated nearly 15 years to the meticulous preparation and maintenance of their local cemeteries and graves. 

His unwavering commitment to serving the community during times of need is truly commendable.  His extensive skills and experience are evident in the day-to-day operations, which include scheduling funerals, preparing and excavating grave sites, troubleshooting issues, and communicating with funeral staff and the public. His dedication to making these processes as seamless as possible for grieving families is unparalleled. 

Anthony has been a driving force in implementing new safety procedures and updating equipment to protect both staff and the public. His vast knowledge and experience have been invaluable in cemetery projects and capital works including instigating the formation of a cemetery group to ensure consistency across the cemeteries and departments. His humility and selflessness are evident in his actions, never seeking praise but always striving to improve the industry. 

Anthony’s calming and relaxed personality provides comfort to those in grief, and flexibility in meeting the needs of families—whether it involves weekend excavations, coming in on days off, or hand-digging inaccessible plots—which demonstrates his exceptional dedication.   He is a reliable and hardworking member of the team, always willing to teach and instil the importance of high presentation and respect in the other team members. 

The application also included additional testimony from local funeral directors who stated: 

“We find Anthony to be exceptionally dedicated, helpful, and safety conscious.  His team leadership and contributions have greatly shaped the field and enhanced the way we honour and preserve the memory of our loved ones.  With many years of experience in the industry, he has made remarkable strides in cemetery management and has passed his unique skill set to his fellow work colleagues.   For these reasons, we strongly recommend Anthony for this well-deserved recognition. His passion and unwavering efforts will continue to inspire others to uphold the highest standards in this important field” 

Congratulations Anthony, a well deserving recipient.