Latest news: ACT Australian of the Year

Megan Gilmour doesn’t know who nominated her, but the 2025 ACT Australian of the Year is grateful it puts a spotlight on children who miss school when they’re sick.

A diverse group of inspiring individuals have been nominated for the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards for the ACT, celebrating contributions from fields as varied as science, disability advocacy, sport, youth engagement, and artistic representation for neurodiversity.

Joanne Farrell, founder of Build Like a Girl, has been named the 2024 ACT Australian of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra this evening.

Insect farming pioneer Olympia Yarger was named the ACT's 2023 Australian of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra on Wednesday.

Canberra woman Valmai Dempsey, who has dedicated her life to helping others, has been named the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year at a ceremony at the National Arborteum this evening.

While some of the finalists have been unable to attend celebrations, Australian of the Year nominees have been honoured at events across Canberra on Monday.

Local basketball star and Indigenous rights advocate Patty Mills has today been announced the 2022 ACT Australian of the Year.

Sixteen Canberrans in four categories are in the running to be named a 2022 ACT Australian of the Year; the winners will be revealed next month.

The National Museum of Australia’s 2021 Australian of the Year exhibition is open, displaying an object of significance from each recipient.

The 2021 ACT Australian of the Year Awards have been announced, with Professor Brendan Murphy named 2021 ACT Australian of the Year.

A pioneer in women’s rugby league, a disability rights leader, a sustainability advocate and a foster carer have been recognised at the 2020 ACT Australian of the Year Awards. Announced on Monday 28...