The Young Australian of the Year Awards commenced in 1979, and recognises those aged 16 to 30 who are considered exceptional young Australians. 1993 was the only year in which an award was not given.
See also
References
- ^ "Australian of the Year Awards — Award Recipients". Australianoftheyear.org.au. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
- ^ Hall, Ashley (26 January 2013). "Afghan refugee wins Young Australian of the Year" (transcript). AM. Australia: ABC News. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Australian of the Year: Rosie Batty awarded top honour for efforts to stop family violence". ABC News. Australia. 25 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ Knott, Matthew (25 January 2016). "Mobile laundry founders Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett named Young Australians of the Year". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Young Australian of the Year 2017".
- ^ Pianegonda, Elise; staff (25 January 2018). "Sam Kerr named Young Australian of the Year for Matildas exploits and work advocating for women's sport". ABC News. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Rapper Danzal Baker earns Australian award". SBS News. 25 January 2019.
- ^ "Ash Barty wins Young Australian of the Year, capping great year for world number one tennis player". ABC News. Australia. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Isobel Marshall - Australian of the Year". Archived from the original on 31 October 2020.
- ^ Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott named 2022 Australian of the Year, Charlotte Gore, ABC News Online, 2022-01-25
- ^ Sakkal, Paul (25 January 2023). "Body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt named Australian of the Year". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ McKeon, Emma (25 January 2023). "Olympian Emma McKeon is the 2024 Young Australian of the Year". ABC. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
