National award nominees: Nominations for the 2022 Australian of the Year awards have now been announced.
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This year’s Australian of the Year Award national finalists have been announced, with the winner to be announced in Canberra on January 25.
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The list includes doctors, scientists, volunteers, athletes, advocates for the disadvantaged, community leaders and change-makers.
Public nominations for the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards closed last July. State and territory nominees were selected from the public submissions and recipients then announced in October and November. The state and territory award recipients are now the national finalists.
There are 33 people who are now finalists across four award categories:
• Australian of the year;
• senior Australian of the year;
• young Australian of the year; and
• Australia’s local hero.
National Australia Day Council chief executive Karlie Brand said the national finalists were all extraordinary people whose contributions and achievements had motivated members of the public to nominate them for recognition.
“These are people whose efforts are inspiring others simply by doing what they are passionate about,” Ms Brand said.
“From quiet and lifelong dedication to overcoming challenges or finding purpose in adversity, these are people who look forward. In doing so, they show us all what is possible when we strive for better.”
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