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
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Australian of the Year
Dylan Alcott AO
Athlete, paralympian, philanthropist, media commentator and advocate
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Senior Australian of the Year
Valmai Dempsey
Volunteer at St John Ambulance
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Young Australian of the Year
Dr Daniel Nour
Founder of Street Side Medics
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Local Hero
Shanna Whan
Founder and CEO of Sober in the Country
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Senior Australian of the Year
NT
Bilawara Lee
Young Australian of the Year
TAS
Kaytlyn Johnson
TAS
Laura Johnson
TAS
Oliver Parnham
TAS
Jony Berry
Australian of the Year
Senior Australian of the Year
SA
Peter Clark
Australian of the Year
ACT
Dr Sam Prince
Senior Australian of the Year
NSW
Roger Dive
Senior Australian of the Year
QLD
Beverley Trivett
Senior Australian of the Year
Local Hero