Tune into the 2027 state and territory awards live

THE STATE AND TERRITORY AWARDS

Tune in live to the state and territory Australian of the Year Awards ceremonies and celebrate incredible Australians across our nation.

Catch up on all of the excitement from the ceremonies here
 

THE PROGRAM

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 Katherine Bennell-Pegg Astronaut Read More Senior Australian of the Year Professor Henry Brodaty AO Dementia treatment pioneer Read More Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann Ultramarathon runner for homelessness Read More Local Hero Frank Mitchell Indigenous construction leader Read More

2027 Nominees

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Australian of the Year
QLD Beny Bol OAM
QLD Bruce Morcombe OAM and Denise Morcombe OAM
QLD Robert Irwin
QLD Carolyn Robinson
Senior Australian of the Year
QLD Carmel Crouch AM
QLD Joan O'Keefe OAM
QLD Cait Wildman
Young Australian of the Year
QLD Ruby Allen
QLD Ava Costa
QLD Gout Gout
QLD Byron Waller
Local Hero
QLD Noel Brown
QLD Jenny Jenner
QLD Mark Skinner
QLD Terry Summerell

Partners

Partners

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Partners

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