Dylan Alcott – 2022 Australian of the Year & Athlete, Paralympian, Philanthropist, Media Commentator and Advocate.
Australian of the Year
Australian of the Year
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The Australian of the Year Award is one of the nation’s most prestigious honors, celebrating exceptional Australians who make a significant positive impact, show leadership, and serve as role models. Managed by the National Australia Day Council, the annual awards honor diverse achievements in science, community service, human rights, and advocacy. Browse our list of Australian of the Year award holders, and enquire within to secure one of these exceptional Australian’s to speak at your next event.
2026 Young Australian of the Year & Ultramarathon Runner for Homelessness – Nedd Brockmann, a then 23-year-old electrician from Forbes, had a goal – to run across Australia and inspire people to do more for themselves and the homeless.
2026 Senior Australian of the Year & Dementia Treatment Pioneer – Professor Henry Brodaty AO is transforming the diagnosis, care and prevention of dementia – improving countless lives, both in Australia and around the world.
2026 Local Hero Australian of the Year & Indigenous Construction Leader – Frank Mitchell is a proud Whadjuk-Yued Noongar man, co-director of Wilco Electrical and co-founder/director, of Kardan, Baldja and Bilyaa in the trades and construction industry.
2026 Australian of the Year & Astronaut – Katherine Bennell-Pegg is making history as the first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under Australia’s space program, opening pathways for others to follow.
Awer Mabil is the 2023 Young Australian of the Year & Professional Soccer Player and Co-Founder Barefoot to Boots.
Emma McKeon was awarded the 2024 Young Australian of the Year and is the most successful Australian Olympian of all time – a title she claimed before her 28th birthday.
Craig Hollywood is CEO & Founder of an Australian Not-for-profit ‘Short Back & Sidewalks’ and last year, was named Western Australia’s Local Hero for 2022 as part of the Australian Of The Year Awards..