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2023 Australian of the Year Awards Nominations – Fact Sheet Background The Australian of the Year Awards seek to acknowledge and recognise Australians who are going above and beyond for their communities and Australia. They are individuals from all walks of life who, through their generosity and dedication, are making differences in the lives of others and to Australian society. The four Australian of the Year award categories are: Australian of the Year Senior Australian of the Year Young Australian of the Year Australia’s Local Hero The Department of Home Affairs has been the proud sponsor of Australia’s Local Hero Award as part of the Australian of the Year Awards, since it was introduced as a category in 2003. 2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of the award category and the Department’s sponsorship. Nominations Nominations for the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards are now open at www.australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate. The Department ...