Nominations are now open for the NSW Australian of the Year 2027.
NSW Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin says the categories are:
- Australian of the Year celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians who are role models for us all.
- Senior Australian of the Year recognises Australians aged 65 and over who continue to achieve and make a difference.
- Young Australian of the Year celebrates inspiring Australians aged 16 to 30 who have accomplished great things in all areas of life.
- Australia’s Local Hero acknowledges people making a difference in their local community.
Ms Saffin says the Australian of the Year Awards have celebrated the achievements and contributions of extraordinary Australians from across our state since 1960.
‘Extraordinary Australians are all around us. See them. Hear them. Nominate them.’
‘Nominations close at midnight on Friday 31 July 2026, with NSW announcing its State nominees and four category Award recipients in November 2026.
‘These recipients go on to the National Awards in Canberra in January 2027.
Visit https://australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate
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