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The Special Honours Lists for Australia are announced by the Sovereign and Governor-General at any time.. Some honours are awarded by other countries where King Charles III is the Head of State, Australians receiving those honours are listed here with the relevant reference.
The New South Wales Australian of the Year Award is given annually on Australia Day. The award "offers an insight into Australian identity, reflecting the nation's evolving relationship with world, the role of sport in Australian culture, the impact of multiculturalism, and the special status of Australia's Indigenous people".
The award is unique in that it is sponsored by a national government and commands broad public support. The following is a list of the recipients of the Australian of the Year award. [2] [3] The post-nominals listed for each individual are as they were on the day they were named the Australian of the Year.
The Senior Australian of the Year Award [1] commenced in 1999, in the International Year of Older Persons, and recognises those Australians aged 60 and over who continue to achieve and contribute. 2002 is the only year, since the founding of the awards, that a recipient hasn't been certified.
No award made: period of award changed from the previous year to the year ahead in 1994; i.e. Kieren Perkins was named Young Australian of the Year for 1992 in 1993 and Anna Bown was named Young Australian of the Year for 1994 in 1994: 1994 Anna Bown: 1995 Poppy King: 1996 Rebecca Chambers: 1997 Nova Peris-Kneebone OAM: 1998 Tan Le: 1999 Bryan ...
The Local Hero Award [1] is a part of the Australian of the Year awards. It commenced in 2003 and is sponsored by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The Local Hero Award acknowledges extraordinary contributions made by Australians in their local community.
The 2025 New Year Honours are appointments by King Charles III among the 15 Commonwealth realms to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by citizens of those countries. The New Year Honours are awarded as part of the New Year celebrations at the start of January and those for 2025 were announced on 30 December 2024.
New South Wales Police Commissioner's Commendation for Courage – Awarded to a member of NSW Police where the risk to life has been less apparent than criteria for Valour Award but where sufficient courage has been shown under hazardous circumstances to warrant the Award. New South Wales Police Commissioner's Commendation for Service ...