The Australian of the Year Award was first presented on 26 January 1961. Since then, our nation has continued to honour the contribution of some of its most worthy citizens through an annual Awards program.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
