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Who will be our next Australians of the Year?

It's almost time for the state and territory Awards. 

Learn more about the end to end process of becoming an Australian of the Year.

Honouring our most exceptional Australians

Since its inception in 1960, the Australian of the Year Awards have 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 Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO Melanoma treatment pioneers Read More Senior Australian of the Year Yalmay Yunupiŋu Teacher, linguist and community leader Read More Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon AM Olympian Read More Local Hero David Elliott OAM Co-founder, Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History Read More

2024 Nominees