Australian of the Year Awards 2015

Nominations for the Australian of the Year Awards 2016 are now open!

Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. The Awards continue to offer an insight into the Australian identity and celebrate the diversity of its people.

The Australian of the Year Awards provide all Australians with the opportunity to recognise someone who makes them proud in four categories: Australian of the Year; Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 60 years and over); Young Australian of the year (ages 16 to 30); and Australia’s Local Hero.

Further information is also available at www.australianoftheyear.gov.au or by telephone on 1300 655 193