Honours and awards
The Australian honours and awards system celebrates the achievements and contributions of extraordinary Australians who have made a significant difference at a Territory or national level for the below awards.
For a list of Honouring Women in the Territory, go to the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet website.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is the highest recognition for outstanding achievements and service of Australian citizens, including the General Division and the Military Division.
The four levels for each division are:
- Companion of the Order (AC)
- Officer of the Order (AO)
- Member of the Order (AM)
- Medal of the Order (OAM)
For more information, go to the Australian Government's Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website.
Public Service Medal
The Public Service Medal recognises outstanding service by employees of the Australian Government and state, territory and local government employees.
For more information, go to the Australian Government's Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet website.
Australian Bravery Decorations
The Australian Bravery Decorations recognises acts of bravery by members of the community.
The individual decorations are:
- Cross of Valour (CV)
- Star of Courage (SC)
- Bravery Medal (BM)
- Commendation for Brave Conduct
There is also the Group Bravery Citation decoration for a group of people in a collective act of bravery.
For more information, go to the Australian Government's Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet website.
National Australian of the Year Awards
The achievements and contributions of well-known Australians are celebrated every year through the Australian of the Year Awards.
The four categories are:
- Australian of the Year
- Senior Australian of the Year (65 years and over)
- Young Australian of the Year (16 to 30 years)
- Australia's Local Hero.
For more information, go to the Australian of the Year Awards website.
NT Australian of the Year Awards
Excellence and service to the NT is recognised through the NT Australian of the Year Awards.
The four categories are:
- NT Australian of the Year
- NT Senior Australian of the Year (65 years and over)
- NT Young Australian of the Year (16 to 30 years)
- NT Local Hero
Category winners will compete for the National Australian of the Year Awards.
For more information, go to the Australian of the Year Awards website.
Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards
The positive achievements of young Territorians between 14 and 29 years old are recognised through the NT Young Achiever Awards.
For more information, go to the Awards Australia website.
Last updated: 19 October 2020
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