STATE AND TERRITORY AWARDS

Across our nation, we celebrate extraordinary Australians who make a profound impact on lives, communities and society. 

Tune in live to find out who will represent your state at the Australian of the Year Awards in January 2026. 

Watch all state and territory Awards events here.

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Honouring our most exceptional Australians

Since its inception in 1960, the Australian of the Year Awards have provided a focal point for Australia Day celebrations and a forum for the recognition of outstanding achievement.

Explore the Honour Roll
Australian of the Year Neale Daniher AO Co-founder, FightMND and former Australian Rules footballer Read More Senior Australian of the Year Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM Co-founder, Wheelchairs For Kids Read More Young Australian of the Year Dr Katrina Wruck Scientist Read More Local Hero Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello Co-founders, Cafe Stepping Stone Read More

2026 Nominees

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Australian of the Year
NT Dr Felix Ho ASM
NT Adam Drake
NT Tanya Egerton
NT Jonah Ryan
Senior Australian of the Year
NT Jenny Duggan OAM
NT Rosemary Copeland
NT Malcolm Hales
Young Australian of the Year
NT Jaiden Dickenson
NT Lila Tonkin
NT Conor Bowden
NT Constable Jermaine Ostrofski
Local Hero
NT Ron Green BM ESM
NT Nicole Hayes
NT Norman Frank Jupurrurla
NT Ramnik Walia
Australian of the Year
TAS Dr Jorian Kippax
TAS Mitch McPherson
TAS Dr Rosie Nash
TAS Tyler Richardson
Senior Australian of the Year
TAS Margaret Chilcott
TAS Julie Dunbabin
TAS Brendan Sullivan
TAS Adriana Taylor
Young Australian of the Year
TAS Sahar Naqshband
TAS Reede Adams-Beckett
TAS Laura Johnson OAM
TAS Alyssia Kennedy
Local Hero
TAS Emily Briffa
TAS Janelle McMillan OAM
TAS Rodney Spinks
TAS Pete Walsh
Australian of the Year
ACT Lauren Cannell
ACT Sarah McGoram OAM
ACT Professor Rose McGready
ACT Karen Schlage
Senior Australian of the Year
ACT Calvin Bruton OAM
ACT Marion Lê AM
ACT Heather Reid AM
ACT Dr Adele Stevens
Young Australian of the Year
ACT Liam Adams
ACT Howard Maclean
ACT Sita Sargeant
ACT Anjali Sharma
Local Hero
ACT Ben Alexander
ACT Bradley Butt
ACT Michael Phelan
ACT Raffy Sgroi

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