Meet Your Australians

Hear what motivates and inspires our 2024 state & territory Australians of the Year


Sister Meredith Evans
Sister of Mercy
2024 SA Senior Australian of the Year

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 Read More Senior Australian of the Year Professor Tom Calma AO Human rights and social justice advocate Read More Young Australian of the Year Awer Mabil Professional soccer player and co-founder, Barefoot to Boots Read More Local Hero Amar Singh Founder, Turbans 4 Australia Read More

2024 Nominees