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Australian of the Year Awards

Each year we recognise remarkable Victorians who inspire us through their achievements.

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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