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Australian of the Year awards are announced annually on 26 January, which is Australia Day.
The awards recognise the achievements of Australians in a variety of categories, such as Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Senior Australian of the Year.
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On what date each year are the Australian of the Year awards announced?
Australian of the Year awards are announced on Australia Day, 26 January, every year.
How many Australian of the Year award categories are there?
There are four categories in the Australian of the Year Awards. - Australian of the Year - Senior Australian of the Year - acknowledging Australians 60 years and over - Young Australian of the Year - acknowledging Australians aged 16 to 30 years - Australia's Local Hero
Can citizens of countries other than Australia receive Australian of the year awards and why?
No. The selection criteria for any if the Australian of the Year awards clearly stipulates that nominees must be citizens of Australia. They can have migrated from other countries, but they must have become Australian citizens in order to be nominated.
Can citizens of other than Australia receive Australian of the year awards?
No and yes!
Who is the only person to have been awarded both the Australian of the year and the young Australian of the year awards?
Its Cathy Freeman! OK!Sir Macfarlane Burnet became the first Australian to be awarded with the first Australian award in 1960.
What awards are given out on Australia Day?
Australian of the Year is the main award which is given on Australia Day. This award also encompasses separate categories for Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero.
Did Cathy Freeman win any Australian of the year awards?
yes, she won it in 1998
In what town are the Australian Country Music Awards held each year?
it can be in Australia durhhh!
When was Australian Sport Awards created?
Australian Sport Awards was created in 1980.
When was Australian Dance Awards created?
Australian Dance Awards was created in 1997.
Can citizens of countries other than Australia receive Australian of the year awards?
No. One of the selection criteria for any of the Australian of the Year awards stipulates that nominees must be Australian citizens. They can certainly have come from another country, but they must have become Australian citizens in order to be nominated for an award. See the related link below for the lists of criteria.
What are the values of having the Australian of the year awards around?
It is an honour for someone to be named Australian of the Year, because it recognises their contribution to Australian society. The value of having the award is that it recognises Australians who have made a unique contribution in some way to Australia, and helped to increase awareness of Australian identity. The award helps to draw attention to Australia's national day, as the awards are announced on Australia Day each year.
