Nominations are now open for the Australian of the Year for 2021.

You can nominate your choice at australianoftheyear.org.au
Nominations close at midnight on July 31.
This year has thrown up so many challenges - drought, bushfires, COVID-19 and plenty of heroes have emerged as a result. There will be an Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero.