It all starts with just one nomination
For over 60 years, the Australian of the Year Awards have celebrated the achievements and contributions of Australia’s finest.
Nominations for the 2024 Awards close midnight AEST 31 July 2023.
Honouring our most exceptional Australians
Since its inception in 1960, the Australian of the Year Awards has provided a focal point for Australia Day celebrations and a forum for the recognition of outstanding achievement
Explore the Honour Roll
Australian of the Year
Taryn Brumfitt
Body image activist, director, writer and speaker
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Senior Australian of the Year
Professor Tom Calma AO
Human rights and social justice advocate
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Young Australian of the Year
Awer Mabil
Professional soccer player and co-founder, Barefoot to Boots
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Local Hero
Amar Singh
Founder, Turbans 4 Australia
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Senior Australian of the Year
NT
Lesley Woolf
Australian of the Year
TAS
John Kamara
Australian of the Year
Senior Australian of the Year
SA
Eric Siggurs
Australian of the Year
NSW
Craig Foster AM
Senior Australian of the Year
NSW
Teresa Plane
NSW
Dr Bruce Whatley
NSW
John Moriarty AM
NSW
Astrid Hocking