<P> Since 1960 the award for the Australian of the Year has been bestowed as part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day ( 26 January ) , during which time it has grown steadily in significance to become one of the nation 's pre-eminent awards . The Australian of the Year announcement has become a notable part of the annual Australia Day celebrations . The official announcement has grown to become a public event , and the Canberra ceremony is televised nationally . The award offers an insight into Australian identity , reflecting the nation 's evolving relationship with world , the role of sport in Australian culture , the impact of multiculturalism , and the special status of Indigenous Australians . It has also provoked spirited debate about the fields of endeavour that are most worthy of public recognition . </P>
<P> Since 1960 the award for the Australian of the Year has been bestowed as part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day ( 26 January ) , during which time it has grown steadily in significance to become one of the nation 's pre-eminent awards . The Australian of the Year announcement has become a notable part of the annual Australia Day celebrations . The official announcement has grown to become a public event , and the Canberra ceremony is televised nationally . The award offers an insight into Australian identity , reflecting the nation 's evolving relationship with world , the role of sport in Australian culture , the impact of multiculturalism , and the special status of Indigenous Australians . It has also provoked spirited debate about the fields of endeavour that are most worthy of public recognition . </P>
when is the australian of the year announced
when is the australian of the year announced
26 January
26 January