WHO INSPIRES YOU?
The Australian of the Year Awards celebrate extraordinary Australians who make a profound impact on lives, communities and society.
Discover how the Australians of the Year are decided from nomination right through to the national announcement on 25 January.
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
Neale Daniher AO
Co-founder, FightMND and former Australian Rules footballer
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Senior Australian of the Year
Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM
Co-founder, Wheelchairs For Kids
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Young Australian of the Year
Dr Katrina Wruck
Scientist
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Local Hero
Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello
Co-founders, Cafe Stepping Stone
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Australian of the Year
TAS
Dr Jorian Kippax
TAS
Mitch McPherson
TAS
Dr Rosie Nash
TAS
Tyler Richardson
Australian of the Year
Australian of the Year
Young Australian of the Year
SA
Amira Shahin
Australian of the Year
NSW
Nicholas Stewart
Young Australian of the Year
NSW
Nedd Brockmann
NSW
Jack Brown
NSW
Ruby Riethmuller
NSW
Dr Rand Younes
Australian of the Year
WA
Kennedy Lay
Young Australian of the Year
