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25.01.2022 2020 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, Will Smith JCP Empowering Youth) is sending this message on #internationalyouthday2020! 'Young people make up a quarter of the world, but 100% of our future' #ausoftheyear... #happyinternationalyouthday See more

24.01.2022 2019 Tasmanian Australian of the Year and Founder of Brave Foundation, Bernadette Black encourages everyone to nominate someone for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. "Think about that person of inspiration, what they have done to celebrate their community, their field, their sphere and where they have been hitting goals because we want to know about them!" Go to australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate to #NominateNow

24.01.2022 Edna Pennicott is the founder of Kingborough Helping Hands and one of our incredible Tasmanian nominees for the 2021 Australia's Local Hero. Kingborough Helping Hands delivers care packages of food and other essential items for community members who have fallen on hard times. She also supports several local women's shelters and operates the St Louis' Van to offer hot food and support to people sleeping rough. Edna will head to the 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year Award...s ceremony on Friday 30 October at 1.15pm with the 15 other inspiring Tasmanians to find out who will be the 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero recipients. #AusoftheYear #AustraliasLocalHero #AustralianoftheYearAwards

23.01.2022 2020 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, Will Smith was featured on The Project tonight. If you haven’t heard about the work that Will does, take a few minutes to watch this video and see how Will is making a difference in the lives of so many young people through JCP Empowering Youth. #YoungAusoftheYear... #AusoftheYearAwards #TasmanianYoungAustralianoftheYear Australian of the Year Awards See more

23.01.2022 The Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards were held on Friday 30 October 2020 at Town Hall Hobart.

22.01.2022 The countdown is on! Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close TONIGHT!! It only takes one nomination for someone to be considered to be the next Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year or Australia's Local Hero. ... #NominateNow at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate to celebrate people doing amazing things that deserve recognition for their contributions. #ausoftheyear #nominatenow #AustralianoftheYearAwards

22.01.2022 There is only two days left to get your nominations in for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. Recognise someone you admire, that you appreciate, for whom you have a great deal of respect by nominating now at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate The Australian of the Year category celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians who are role models to us all. Past Tasmanian Australians of the Year include Dr Jess Melbourne Thomas (Csiro Marine & Atmos...pheric Research), Bernadette Black (Brave Foundation), Scott Rankin (Big hART) and many more! It only takes one nomination for someone to be in the running for Australian of the Year, so #NominateNow! #AusoftheYear

20.01.2022 Dr Madeline Green is a marine scientist, the founder of Otlet and a nominee for the 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards. Otlet provides an online database where scientists can submit a record of their sharable research samples, search those from other teams, and request samples from colleagues around the world. You can find out about all of the nominees for the Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards at https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/ ... #AusoftheYear #AustralianoftheYear #TasmanianAustralianoftheYearAwards

20.01.2022 Congratulations to 2021 Tasmanian #AusoftheYear Grace Tame. You can now watch Grace's powerful acceptance speech: https://bit.ly/31XRKYd Thanks to #AusoftheYear Category Partner Australia Post. #reflectrespectcelebrate #wereallpartofthestory

19.01.2022 Toby Thorpe is an advocate for youth empowerment and climate change and is one of the 2021 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year nominees! Toby is the executive director at the Climate Justice Initiative. which runs school workshops to help young people understand their power to make a positive impact and connects them with activists around the world. The four Tasmanian recipients will be announced in the Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Austral...ian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero categories at the Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards tomorrow! You can watch the live stream of the Awards ceremony via Australian of the Year Awards at 1.15pm on Friday 30 October 2020. #AusoftheYear #YoungAustralianoftheYear #TasmanianAustralianoftheYearAwards

19.01.2022 Do you know someone that inspires you? Chances are that you do! Mitch McPherson, Founder of SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY and 2017 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year encourages you to nominate someone for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. Nominations close this Friday, 31 July 2020! Head to australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate to #NominateNow ... #AusoftheYear

19.01.2022 Suzanne Smith is one of our amazing 2021 Tasmanian Australia’s Local Hero nominees! Suzanne has been a Volunteer Ambulance Officer with Ambulance Tasmania for 14 years. For six years, Suzanne has taken on the additional role of volunteer coordinator looking after volunteers, organising their training and keeping the station running smoothly. Find out who will be the 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Aust...ralia’s Local Hero by watching the live stream via Australian of the Year Awards, on Friday 30 October at 1.15pm. #AusoftheYear #AustraliasLocalHero #TasmanianAustralianoftheYearAwards

17.01.2022 Did you know that anyone can nominate anyone for the Australian of the Year Awards! It only takes one nomination for someone to go into the running to be the next Australian of the Year. So as 2016 Tasmanian Australian of the Year nominee, Australia Day Ambassador, Actor and Radio Presenter, John X encourages - do yourself a favour and get onto australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate and nominate someone doing good things before July 31! #NominateNow... #AusoftheYear See more

17.01.2022 2020 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, Will Smith and 2020 Tasmanian Local Hero, Tommy Windsor are teaming up to launch the JCP Empowering Youth BEAST Program! What do you need to do? Just save the date (for now). SHARE and TAG those who should know about this NOW. 7th November 2020 - Tailrace Centre, Launceston.

16.01.2022 Premier Peter Gutwein recently met with some of our 2020 Tasmanian Australian of the Year recipients to chat about the Australian of the Year Awards and why people should nominate someone in their community. You can nominate someone for Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero. Nominations close for the Australian of the Year Awards on 31 July 2020, so get your nominations in at australianoftheyear.org.au.../nominate today. #NominateNow #AusoftheYear #AustralianoftheYearAwards

15.01.2022 Dr Jess Melbourne-Thomas, 2020 Tasmanian Australian of the Year has been very busy this #scienceweek! She has visited schools to talk about Antarctica, participated in a panel event to talk about misinformation and given talk about careers in Antarctic Science ... all while learning about space with her kids! #HappyScienceWeek... #ausoftheyear See more

14.01.2022 Have you heard about the 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year recipients that were announced last week? If not, learn a little bit about our inspiring recipients below: 2021 TASMANIAN AUSTRALIA'S LOCAL HERO ... Edna Pennicott, is the founder of Kingborough Helping Hands which is an organisation that provides support to people facing financial hardship. Edna also operates the Loui's Van, an after hours mobile van service that offers hot food and support to people who are sleeping rough. 2021 TASMANIAN YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR Toby Thorpe, is an advocate for youth empowerment and climate action. He is the executive director at the Climate Justice Initiative which runs school workshops to help you people understand their power to make a positive impact. 2021 TASMANIAN SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR Brian Williams, has devoted more than 50 years to scouts with the Blackmans Bay Scout Group. Since 1983, Brian has been on the state training team, where he has trained and nurtured more than 100 leaders in the Venturer Scout Section. 2021 TASMANIAN AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR Grace Tame, is an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and #LetHerSpeak campaigner. Grace is the first Tasmanian woman to win the right to publicly self-identify as a rape survivor. She has used her voice to push for legal reform and raise public awareness about the impacts of sexual violence. Congratulations again to all four of our inspiring recipients, and to our sixteen nominees across all categories. #AusoftheYear #AustralianoftheYearAwards #reflectrespectcelebrate #wereallpartofthestory

14.01.2022 One of our 2021 Tasmanian Australia's Local Hero nominees is the Team leader of the Tasmanian Lost Pet Register - TLPR, Toni Johnstone. Toni took management of the Register in 2012 and has built a community of more than 53,000 members. Toni is committed to raising awareness about rehoming abandoned animals and educating the community on pet registration, microchipping and desexing - to protect and care for our four legged friends! Find out who will be the 2021 Tasmanian Aus...tralian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero via the live stream link on the Australian of the Year Awards page at 1.15pm Friday 30 October. Congratulations to all nominees. #AusoftheYear #australiaslocalhero #AustralianoftheYearAwards

13.01.2022 Adam Mostogl is the 2015 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year and encourages you to nominate someone you know in the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards! All it takes is one nomination for someone to be in the running for an Australian of the Year Awards! Nominations close on 31 July so get your nominations in now at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate 'Whether they're young, they're old, they're doing something of national significance or just making a massive difference i...n your life then give them a nomination'. #AusoftheYear #AustralianoftheYearAwards #NominateNow

11.01.2022 Did you miss the live stream of the 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards? Good news! You can watch the Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards ceremony via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08rG4D5lkKY to see our four inspiring recipients be announced! #AusoftheYear ... #AustralianoftheYearAwards #reflectrespectcelebrate #wereallpartofthestory See more

10.01.2022 It’s clear why Will Smith was nominated as Tasmania’s Young Australian of the Year. Do you know someone who shares his enthusiasm and passion for helping others? #NominateNow at australianoftheyear.org.au

09.01.2022 2012 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, Greg Irons was joined by some furry and feathered friends to let everyone know that nominations close on 31 July 2020 for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards! Get your nominations in today at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate #AusoftheYear... #NominateNow See more

09.01.2022 The Young Australian of the Year category recognises young people between the ages of 16 and 30 who have already accomplished great things in their life! Past Tasmanian Young Australians of the Year include Will Smith (JCP Empowering Youth), Dr Jess Manuela (Dental South), Mitch McPherson (SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY) and Adam Mostogl (Illuminate Education Australia)! It's time to recognise the young people in your community by nominating them for to be the 2021 Young Australian o...f the Year at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate before 31 July! #AusoftheYear #YoungAusoftheYear #NominateNow

09.01.2022 It is important to recognise those Australians aged 65 and over who contrinue to make a difference in the community. Some of the past Tasmanian Senior Australians of the Year include Dr Graeme Stevenson, Sally Wise, Tony Scherer and many more! We know there are so many more amazing Senior Australians in Tasmania that deserve recognition for the work that do and have done throughout the lives. ... Go to australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate to nominate someone you know in the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards before 31 July 2020! #NominateNow #SeniorAustralianoftheYear #AustralianoftheYearAwards

09.01.2022 Another one of our 2021 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year nominees is Founder of Lend a hand to Hugo, Luke Williams. Luke started Lend a Hand to Hugo to help bridge the gap for therapy costs after his nephew was diagnosed with autism. To date, the charity has distributed more than $100,000 to families across Tasmania as well as their educators, carers, and health professionals. The 2021 Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year... and Australia's Local Hero for Tasmania will be announced tomorrow, Friday 30 October at 1.15pm. You can watch via the live stream link shared on Australian of the Year Awards. Congratulations to all of our nominees. #AusoftheYear #YoungAustralianoftheYear #AustralianoftheYearAwards

08.01.2022 Brian Williams is one of the 2021 Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year nominees and has been a scout leader with the Blackmans Bay Scout Group for more than 50 years! Find out more about Brian and the other Tasmanian Australian of the Year nominees at https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/ Congratulations to all of the Tasmanian nominees! ... #AusoftheYear #SeniorAustralianoftheYear #AustralianoftheYearAwards

06.01.2022 There is only two weeks left to nominate someone for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards! Dr Graeme Stevenson, is the 2020 Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year and was recognised for his work with dung beetles, soil education and volunteering work. Read a bit about Graeme in this article: https://www.canberratimes.com.au//the-poo-ologist-who-wa/ Do you know a superstar like Graeme that should be nominated? #NominateNow at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate

05.01.2022 Sandra Sully has a special message for all those who recognised an outstanding Australian with a 2021 #AusoftheYear Awards nomination. And to find out if your nominee makes it through the first round of judging, tune in to the #AusoftheYear state and territory awards - streaming live on our Facebook page from 12 October.

05.01.2022 Do you know someone who should be recognised in the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards? #NominateNow at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate to put someone that you know doing inspiring work in the running for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. Here is a sneak peak into the 2020 Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards held in October 2019 at Government House.

04.01.2022 Vicki Purnell is the 2019 Tasmanian Local Hero. Vicki was awarded the Local Hero award for her work with Bridie's Blossoms and Blessings. We all know people in our community who inspire us, and remind us that we can make a difference. Acknowledge, celebrate and honour these people by nominating them for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards!... #NominateNow #AusoftheYear

04.01.2022 Do you know someone who inspires you? Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close on 31 July 2020. #NominateNow at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate

03.01.2022 Australia's Local Hero acknowledges those people who are making a difference in their local community. Australia is full of thousands of Local Heroes, it's time to recognise and celebrate those people at a community level that make our nation great! Some of the past Tasmanian Local Heroes include Tommy Windsor (Mobart Mo Bros), Vicki Purnell (Bridie's Blossoms and Blessings), Judi Adams (National Breast Cancer Foundation) and Ant Edler (Risdon Vale Bike Collective)! ... Nominate a Local Hero you know before 31 July 2020 at australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate

03.01.2022 2019 Tasmanian Australia's Local Hero, Vicki Purnell graced the Tasmania Talks airwaves this morning to encourage people to nominate someone for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards before 31 July 2020. Tune in to this clip to hear a bit about the work that Vicki does, about some of the past recipients of the Australian of the Year Awards and how you can nominate someone today! #ausoftheyear #nominatenow

01.01.2022 Owen Tilbury is the Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival Director and one of the 2021 Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year nominees. The Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Festival, uses thought-provoking films and in depth discussions to inspire positive change. Each year this is a highly popular event and in 2020 went online to reach 27,000 viewers across the nation! Find out who will be the 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young ...Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero recipients via Australian of the Year Awards on Friday 30 October at 1.15pm. Congratulations to all nominees! #AusoftheYear #SeniorAustralianoftheYear #TasmanianAustralianoftheYearAwards