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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 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.
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.
Former Australian rules footballer Neale Daniher is named 2025 Australian of the Year. [46] 26 January – The 2025 Australia Day Honours list is announced. [47] Allen Cheuk-Seng Cheng, Megan Davis, James Edelman, Gillian Triggs, Lyn Williams and Galarrwuy Yunupingu are all bestowed with the highest honour of the Companion of the Order of ...
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.
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 ...
Awards An award is a decoration or medal awarded to a person or organisation. Decorations are awards, normally in the form of a cross or a star, made for valour, gallantry, bravery, distinguished service or conspicuous service. Medals are everything else. There are two broad categories of honours and awards.