The 2025 Victorian Australian of the Year recipients were announced on 8 November 2024 at a ceremony in Melbourne.
These Victorian recipients will join those from the other states and territories for the national awards to be announced on 25 January 2025.
Victorian Australian of the Year: Neale Daniher AO
Neale is a former Australian rules footballer and co-founder of FightMND.
Victorian Senior Australian of the Year: Dr Peter Brukner OAM
Peter is a sports medicine leader and health campaigner.
Victorian Young Australian of the Year: Aishwarya Kansakar
Aishwarya is an AI and automation entrepreneur.
Victorian Local Hero of the Year: Jasmine Hirst
Jasmine if a football advocate for women.
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