TIME is running out to nominate for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.
With days remaining, organisers are urging people across the country to nominate those whose actions, leadership or impact deserve recognition.
Nominations will close at midnight AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025.
This is the final opportunity to help bring the stories of remarkable individuals into the spotlight.
“Every person recognised by the Australian of the Year Awards program starts with someone taking a few minutes to nominate them, to say ‘I see you and what you do matters’,” said Mark Fraser, CEO National Australian Day Council.
“These awards don’t just recognise high profile figures, they highlight a wide and diverse range of extraordinary people – volunteers, scientists, carers, artists and people who create real and lasting change.”
The awards recognise excellence in four categories:
● Australian of the Year
● Senior Australian of the Year (65 years plus)
● Young Australian of the Year (16-30)
● Australia’s Local Hero.
Nominating is easy and can be done online at australianoftheyear.org.au.