The Australian of the Year Awards commenced in 1960. The award recipients are decided by Australia Day Committees in each state and territory. The awards are presented on Australia Day (January 26) each year.
The Australian of the Year Awards recognise and reward those Australians who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to the nation.
The Young Australian of the Year Award was introduced in 1979, Senior Australian in 1999, and the Local Hero Award in 2003.
The Australian of the YearAwards commenced in 1960.
The Australian of the YearAwards recognise and reward those Australians who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to the nation.
The Young Australian of the YearAward was introduced in 1979, Senior Australian in 1999, and the Local Hero Award in 2003.
The Australian of the YearAward is one of the country's most prestigious, open to all Australians regardless of age.
Young Australian of the YearAward was announced in 1979.
The 2005 Young Australian of the Year is Khoa Do who has already carved an impressive role for himself within the Australian film industry as a writer, director, actor and teacher.
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