The 2024 Victorian Australian of the Year recipients were announced on 14 November 2023 at a ceremony at the National Gallery of Victoria. From a selection of 16 nominees, 4 Victorians were named as the state-based recipients of the 2024 Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Local Hero of the Year and Senior Australian of the Year awards.
These Victorian recipients will progress in their respective categories as nominees for the national award. National recipients will be announced on 25 January 2024 in Canberra.
Australia Day Victoria would like to congratulate all the recipients and pay tribute to the outstanding contribution they make to our state.
Victorian Australian of the Year: Janine Mohamed
Indigenous health leader.
Find out more about Janine Mohamed on the Australian of the Year Awards website.
Victorian Young Australian of the Year: Bhakta Bahadur Bhattarai
Registered nurse and founder, Albury Wodonga Multicultural Community Events Inc.
Find out more about Bhakta Bahadur Bhattarai on the Australian of the Year Awards website.
Victorian Senior Australian of the Year: Glenys Oogjes
Animal justice advocate.
Find out more about Glenys Oogjes on the Australian of the Year Awards website.
Victorian Local Hero of the Year: Betul Tuna
Co-founder, Point of Difference Studio.
Find out more about Betul Tuna on the Australian of the Year Awards website.
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