Australia Day Awards

Local councils celebrate outstanding citizens and unsung heroes with the Local Citizen of the Year Awards. Anyone can nominate deserving members of their local community to be recognised at award ceremonies across the state on Australia Day.

Each year the National Australia Day Council honours our most exceptional Australians through The Australian of the Year Awards. Nominate now and celebrate the extraordinary Australians who make a profound impact on our lives, communities and society.

The Australian Honours and Awards system recognises the outstanding service and contributions of Australians. Recipients come from right across the country and all walks of life, from the well-known to the unsung heroes of our nation.

2024 NSW Australian of the Year Awards recipients and alumni will pay a visit to the University of Wollongong to share their inspirational stories with high school students.