Nominations for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards have now closed. To make a nomination for the following year, visit the Australian of the Year Awards website.
Do you know a Victorian who is making a difference in the community?
For more than 65 years, the Australian of the Year Awards have celebrated the achievements and contributions of extraordinary Australians to our communities and society.
Anyone can nominate a member of the public year-round for the Awards.
You can nominate an inspirational Australian in one of four categories:
- Australian of the Year
- Senior Australian of the Year
- Young Australian of the Year
- Australia’s Local Hero
Nomination timeline
Nomination period
31 July 2025
State and territory recipients announced
November 2025
Each state and territory will select one recipient from each of the Award categories.
National recipients announced
25 January 2026
The Prime Minister will announce national recipients for each Award category in Canberra.
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