Inspiring Indigenous elder Carol Pettersen was awarded the 2026 Annette Knight Community Citizen of the Year Award on Monday, for outstanding leadership over the years.
Amy Towers
Quiet achiever, Dorothy Field was awarded the senior citizen of the year award for her two decades of service across multiple areas of the community.
Highly respected local community member Joe (Guiseppe) Lembo has been recognised for years of service and support to his city, named the 2026 Albany Citizen of the Year.
A top senior citizen has been recognised for dedicating three decades to conservation efforts in Narrogin and establishing the shire’s famous Foxes Lair Reserve.
Hannah Whitehead
Music mentor Peter Findlay was recognised as Albany’s youth citizen of the year at the Binalup-Middleton Beach Festival on Monday for his dedication to youth development.
The volunteers behind a 126-year-old amateur theatre club were acknowledged for their efforts at the annual Narrogin citizen award ceremony on Monday.
A devoted volunteer in Narrogin has claimed the shire’s highest honour for her charity work and selfless nature towards supporting the community.
The Narrogin community gathered for an Australia Day breakfast at Alby Park to celebrate the nation this week, with a host of awards granted to salute upstanding citizens.
Dedicated Great Southern environmentalist Peter Robertson has been named on the Australia Day honours list, receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia 2026 for his service to conservation and the environment.
The Shire of Katanning named their 2026 citizen of the year at their annual Australia Day breakfast on Monday and celebrated a host of other community champions, as well as welcoming new Australian citizens.
Jacki Elezovich
From quiet volunteers to community leaders, the amazing people who help shape the Albany community were recognised on Monday at the annual citizen of the year awards.
Gender equality, mental health, disability and women's health champions have been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.
Maeve Bannister
Defence personnel have been recognised for their outstanding service and contribution to the nation's forces.
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Outstanding and distinguished service by public servants and members of a police force, fire, ambulance, corrections, intelligence or emergency service.
A lifelong commitment to community and family has driven the work of this powerhouse for Indigenous rights, who considers her life one that's been well lived.
Keira Jenkins
People from all walks of life have been recognised for their outstanding service and contributions to the nation in Australia Day Honours.
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards.
Grace Crivellaro
For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours.
Zac de Silva
Among sportspeople feted in the Australia Day Honours list, squash royalty Rachael Grinham says she'll "give it a crack" to compete at the 2028 LA Olympics.
Joanna Guelas
A renowned cattle breeder formed a remarkable bond with Brahman after swapping a city job for a long and rewarding life on the land.
Stephanie Gardiner
Almost 700 people have been named in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, with almost three-quarters of those recognised being men.
Jacob Shteyman
The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.
A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.
An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.
