SettingsAustralian of the Year Award winners
Alan Bond (businessman)
Alan Bond is a British-born Australian businessman noted for his high-profile business dealings, including what was at the time the biggest corporate collapse in Australian history; for his bank...
Alan Bond is a British-born Australian businessman noted for his high-profile business dealings, including what was at the time the biggest corporate collapse in Australian history; for his bank...
Alan Stretton
Major General Alan Bishop Stretton AO CBE is a former senior Australian Army officer.
Major General Alan Bishop Stretton AO CBE is a former senior Australian Army officer.
Arthur Boyd
Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd, AC, OBE (24 July 1920 – 24 April 1999) was one of the leading Australian painters of the late 20th century.
Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd, AC, OBE (24 July 1920 – 24 April 1999) was one of the leading Australian painters of the late 20th century.
Australian of the Year
Since 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has been part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day (26 January), during which time the award has grown steadily in significance to become Aus...
Since 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has been part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day (26 January), during which time the award has grown steadily in significance to become Aus...
Bernard Heinze
Sir Bernard Thomas Heinze, AC (1 July 189410 June 1982) was an Australian Professor of Music, conductor, and Director of the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music.
Sir Bernard Thomas Heinze, AC (1 July 189410 June 1982) was an Australian Professor of Music, conductor, and Director of the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music.
Cathy Freeman
Catherine Astrid Salome "Cathy" Freeman, OAM (born 16 February 1973) is a former Australian sprinter, who specialised in the 400 metres event.
Catherine Astrid Salome "Cathy" Freeman, OAM (born 16 February 1973) is a former Australian sprinter, who specialised in the 400 metres event.
Dawn Fraser
Dawn Fraser AO, MBE is an Australian champion swimmer.
Dawn Fraser AO, MBE is an Australian champion swimmer.
Dick Smith (entrepreneur)
Dick Smith, AO is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, aviator, and political activist.
Dick Smith, AO is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, aviator, and political activist.
Edward Dunlop
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II.
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II.
Edward Williams (Queensland judge)
Sir Edward Stratten Williams KCMG KBE QC (29 December 1921 – 10 January 1999) was appointed as a judge to the Supreme Court of Queensland, which is the highest ranking court in the Australian st...
Sir Edward Stratten Williams KCMG KBE QC (29 December 1921 – 10 January 1999) was appointed as a judge to the Supreme Court of Queensland, which is the highest ranking court in the Australian st...
Fiona Stanley
Fiona Stanley, AC (born 1 August 1946) is an Australian epidemiologist noted for her public health work, and her research into child and maternal health, and birth disorders such as cerebral palsy.
Fiona Stanley, AC (born 1 August 1946) is an Australian epidemiologist noted for her public health work, and her research into child and maternal health, and birth disorders such as cerebral palsy.
Fiona Wood
Fiona Melanie Wood, AM is a British born plastic surgeon working in Perth, Western Australia.
Fiona Melanie Wood, AM is a British born plastic surgeon working in Perth, Western Australia.
Frank Macfarlane Burnet
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet, (3 September 1899 – 31 August 1985), usually known as Macfarlane or Mac Burnet, was an Australian virologist best known for his contributions to immunology.
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet, (3 September 1899 – 31 August 1985), usually known as Macfarlane or Mac Burnet, was an Australian virologist best known for his contributions to immunology.
Fred Hollows
Frederick "Fred" Cossom Hollows, AC was an ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for countless thousands of people in Australia and many other countries.
Frederick "Fred" Cossom Hollows, AC was an ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for countless thousands of people in Australia and many other countries.
Galarrwuy Yunupingu
Galarrwuy Yunupingu, AM (born 30 June 1948) is a leader in the Australian Indigenous community, and has been involved in the fight for Land Rights throughout his career.
Galarrwuy Yunupingu, AM (born 30 June 1948) is a leader in the Australian Indigenous community, and has been involved in the fight for Land Rights throughout his career.
Gustav Nossal
Sir Gustav Victor Joseph Nossal, AC, CBE, FRS, FAA (born 4 June 1931) is a distinguished Australian research biologist.
Sir Gustav Victor Joseph Nossal, AC, CBE, FRS, FAA (born 4 June 1931) is a distinguished Australian research biologist.
Harry Butler
William Henry "Harry" Butler CBE (born 25 March 1930) is an Australian naturalist and environmental consultant.
William Henry "Harry" Butler CBE (born 25 March 1930) is an Australian naturalist and environmental consultant.
Hugh Evans (humanitarian)
Hugh Evans is an Australian humanitarian and the founder and former director of the Oaktree Foundation.
Hugh Evans is an Australian humanitarian and the founder and former director of the Oaktree Foundation.
Ian Frazer
Professor Ian Hector Frazer (born 6 January 1953) is the Director of the Diamantina Institute.
Professor Ian Hector Frazer (born 6 January 1953) is the Director of the Diamantina Institute.
Ian Kiernan
Ian Bruce Carrick Kiernan AO is an environmentalist who organised the Clean Up Australia campaign, and in 1993 a similar Clean Up the World operation which attracted participation from 3...
Ian Bruce Carrick Kiernan AO is an environmentalist who organised the Clean Up Australia campaign, and in 1993 a similar Clean Up the World operation which attracted participation from 3...
Ian Olver
Ian Olver, AM, (born 10 May 1953) is an Australian medical oncologist, cancer researcher and bio-ethicist.
Ian Olver, AM, (born 10 May 1953) is an Australian medical oncologist, cancer researcher and bio-ethicist.
Ian Thorpe
Ian James Thorpe OAM (born 13 October 1982), nicknamed the Thorpedo and Thorpey, is an Australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and th...
Ian James Thorpe OAM (born 13 October 1982), nicknamed the Thorpedo and Thorpey, is an Australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and th...
Jack Brabham
Sir John Arthur "Jack" Brabham, AO, OBE (born 2 April 1926) is an Australian former racing driver who was Formula One champion in, and.
Sir John Arthur "Jack" Brabham, AO, OBE (born 2 April 1926) is an Australian former racing driver who was Formula One champion in, and.
Joan Sutherland
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
Jock Sturrock
Alexander Stuart "Jock" Sturrock MBE was a noted Australian yachtsman who won over four hundred national and state championship yachting races.
Alexander Stuart "Jock" Sturrock MBE was a noted Australian yachtsman who won over four hundred national and state championship yachting races.
John Cornforth
Sir John Warcup 'Kappa' Cornforth, AC, CBE, FRS, is an Australian scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 for his work on the stereochemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
Sir John Warcup 'Kappa' Cornforth, AC, CBE, FRS, is an Australian scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 for his work on the stereochemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
John Crawford (economist)
Sir John Grenfell Crawford AC CBE (4 April 1910–1984) was an economist and a key architect of Australia's Post-War growth.
Sir John Grenfell Crawford AC CBE (4 April 1910–1984) was an economist and a key architect of Australia's Post-War growth.
John Eccles (neurophysiologist)
Sir John Carew Eccles, AC FRS FRACP FRSNZ FAAS was an Australian neurophysiologist who won the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the synapse.
Sir John Carew Eccles, AC FRS FRACP FRSNZ FAAS was an Australian neurophysiologist who won the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the synapse.
John Farnham
John Peter Farnham, AO, formerly billed as Johnny Farnham, is an English-born Australian pop singer.
John Peter Farnham, AO, formerly billed as Johnny Farnham, is an English-born Australian pop singer.
John Yu
John Samuel Yu AC (; born: 12 December 1934) is a distinguished paediatrics doctor.
John Samuel Yu AC (; born: 12 December 1934) is a distinguished paediatrics doctor.
Kay Cottee
Kay Cottee, AO (born 1954, Sydney, Australia) was the first female sailor to perform a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
Kay Cottee, AO (born 1954, Sydney, Australia) was the first female sailor to perform a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
Lee Kernaghan
Lee Kernaghan OAM (born 15 April 1964 in Corryong, Victoria) is an Australian country music singer and songwriter.
Lee Kernaghan OAM (born 15 April 1964 in Corryong, Victoria) is an Australian country music singer and songwriter.
Lionel Rose
Lionel Edmund Rose MBE (21 June 1948 – 8 May 2011) was an Australian bantamweight boxer, the first Indigenous Australian to win a world title.
Lionel Edmund Rose MBE (21 June 1948 – 8 May 2011) was an Australian bantamweight boxer, the first Indigenous Australian to win a world title.
Lleyton Hewitt
Lleyton Glynn Hewitt (; born 24 February 1981) is an Australian professional tennis player and former world no.
Lleyton Glynn Hewitt (; born 24 February 1981) is an Australian professional tennis player and former world no.
Lowitja O'Donoghue
Ms Lowitja "Lois" O'Donoghue, AC, CBE, DSG is an Aboriginal Australian retired public administrator.
Ms Lowitja "Lois" O'Donoghue, AC, CBE, DSG is an Aboriginal Australian retired public administrator.
Mandawuy Yunupingu
Mandawuy Yunupingu, born 17 September 1956, is an Aboriginal Australian musician, most notable for being the front man of the band Yothu Yindi.
Mandawuy Yunupingu, born 17 September 1956, is an Aboriginal Australian musician, most notable for being the front man of the band Yothu Yindi.
Manning Clark
Charles Manning Hope Clark, AC, an Australian historian, was the author of the best-known general history of Australia, his six-volume A History of Australia, published between 1962 and 1987.
Charles Manning Hope Clark, AC, an Australian historian, was the author of the best-known general history of Australia, his six-volume A History of Australia, published between 1962 and 1987.
Mark Taylor (cricketer)
Mark 'Fujitsu' Taylor, is a former Australian cricket player and Test opening batsman from 1988–1999, as well as captain from 1994–1999, succeeding Allan Border.
Mark 'Fujitsu' Taylor, is a former Australian cricket player and Test opening batsman from 1988–1999, as well as captain from 1994–1999, succeeding Allan Border.
Mick Dodson
Professor Michael James "Mick" Dodson, AM is an indigenous Australian leader, a member of the Yawuru peoples in the Broome area of the southern Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Professor Michael James "Mick" Dodson, AM is an indigenous Australian leader, a member of the Yawuru peoples in the Broome area of the southern Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Murray Tyrrell
Sir Murray Louis Tyrrell KCVO CBE was the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia for a record term of 26 years, 1947–73, in which time he served six governors-general.
Sir Murray Louis Tyrrell KCVO CBE was the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia for a record term of 26 years, 1947–73, in which time he served six governors-general.
Neville Bonner
Neville Thomas Bonner AO was an Australian politician, and the first Indigenous Australian to become a member of the Parliament of Australia.
Neville Thomas Bonner AO was an Australian politician, and the first Indigenous Australian to become a member of the Parliament of Australia.
Patrick McGorry
Patrick Dennistoun McGorry (born 10 September 1952) is an Australian psychiatrist known for his development of the early intervention services for youth.
Patrick Dennistoun McGorry (born 10 September 1952) is an Australian psychiatrist known for his development of the early intervention services for youth.
Patrick Rafter
Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972) is an Australian former World No. 1 tennis player.
Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972) is an Australian former World No. 1 tennis player.
Patrick White
Patrick Victor Martindale White (28 May 191230 September 1990), was an Australian author who is widely regarded as one of the most important English-language novelists of the 20th century.
Patrick Victor Martindale White (28 May 191230 September 1990), was an Australian author who is widely regarded as one of the most important English-language novelists of the 20th century.
Paul Hogan
Paul Hogan, AM is an Australian actor best known for his role as Michael "Crocodile" Dundee from the Crocodile Dundee film series, for which he won a Golden Globe award.
Paul Hogan, AM is an Australian actor best known for his role as Michael "Crocodile" Dundee from the Crocodile Dundee film series, for which he won a Golden Globe award.
Peter C. Doherty
Peter Charles Doherty AC is an Australian veterinary surgeon and researcher in the field of medicine.
Peter Charles Doherty AC is an Australian veterinary surgeon and researcher in the field of medicine.
Raigh Roe
Dame Raigh Edith Roe DBE has been a member of the Australian Country Women's Association since 1941; she became Branch President, Western Australian State President and, eventually, National Pre...
Dame Raigh Edith Roe DBE has been a member of the Australian Country Women's Association since 1941; she became Branch President, Western Australian State President and, eventually, National Pre...
Richard Casey, Baron Casey
Richard Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey KG GCMG CH DSO MC KStJ PC (29 August 189017 June 1976) was an Australian politician, diplomat and the 16th Governor-General of Australia.
Richard Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey KG GCMG CH DSO MC KStJ PC (29 August 189017 June 1976) was an Australian politician, diplomat and the 16th Governor-General of Australia.
Robert Helpmann
Sir Robert Helpman CBE was an Australian dancer, actor, theatre director and choreographer.
Sir Robert Helpman CBE was an Australian dancer, actor, theatre director and choreographer.
Ron McCallum
Professor Ronald Clive McCallum, AO (b.
Professor Ronald Clive McCallum, AO (b.
Sam Cawthorn
Samuel "Sam" Cawthorn is an Australian motivational speaker, success coach, self-help author and entrepreneur.
Samuel "Sam" Cawthorn is an Australian motivational speaker, success coach, self-help author and entrepreneur.
Shane Gould
Shane Elizabeth Gould, MBE (born 23 November 1956) is an Australian former swimmer who won three gold medals, a silver and bronze in 1972 Summer Olympics.
Shane Elizabeth Gould, MBE (born 23 November 1956) is an Australian former swimmer who won three gold medals, a silver and bronze in 1972 Summer Olympics.
Steve Waugh
Stephen Rodger "Steve" Waugh, AO is a former Australian cricketer and fraternal twin of cricketer Mark Waugh.
Stephen Rodger "Steve" Waugh, AO is a former Australian cricketer and fraternal twin of cricketer Mark Waugh.
The Seekers
The Seekers are an Australian folk-influenced pop music group which was originally formed in 1962.
The Seekers are an Australian folk-influenced pop music group which was originally formed in 1962.
Tim Flannery
Timothy Fridtjof Flannery is an Australian mammalogist, palaeontologist, environmentalist and global warming activist.
Timothy Fridtjof Flannery is an Australian mammalogist, palaeontologist, environmentalist and global warming activist.