Australian of the Year

For more than 65 years, the Australian of the Year Awards have celebrated the achievements and contributions of extraordinary Australians.

Every day, all around Australia, extraordinary people create moments that inspire. We can all play our part by giving these Australians the recognition they deserve.

Nominations have now closed for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards.

The 2027 Queensland recipients will be announced in November 2026 and will go on to represent the state at the national ceremony in Canberra on the eve of Australia Day 2027.

To learn more about the 2027 Awards, visit the Australian of the Year Awards website.

To view previous Australian of the Year nominees or recipients, visit the Australian of the Year Awards honour roll.

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The Australian of the Year Awards is a program of the National Australia Day Council, managed in Queensland by the Queensland Government.