Print-friendly versionAustralian of the Year Awards 2008
The Australian of the Year Awards have been running since 1960 and are the most prestigious of the nation's honours. In January, Queensland's Lee Kernaghan was named Australian of the Year 2008. Visit www.australianoftheyear.gov.au to read about the 2008 Australian of Year Awards recipients.
Premier's Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management
These awards recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of work units and teams within the Queensland public sector who continue to strive for excellence, best practice management and improvements in services and public sector management.
Australian Honours Awards
The Australian Honours System recognises the outstanding achievements of extraordinary Australians in a diverse range of fields.
Reconciliation Awards for Business
The Reconciliation Awards for Business celebrate Queensland businesses making a difference. Now in their sixth year, the awards recognise Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous individuals, employers and organisations promoting cross-cultural awareness and progressing reconciliation.
Queensland Premier's Literary Awards
The Queensland Premier's Literary Awards is a national program held annually and are designed to promote the Australian literary community by recognising, supporting and enhancing the arts throughout the State. All Australian writers are encouraged to enter these awards.
SMART Awards
The Premier of Queensland's Smart Awards have become one of the most prestigious events on Queensland's business calendar. The awards acknowledge companies that are adopting innovative business processes and management practices, to help build a strong and diverse Smart State economy.
Suncorp Queenslander and Suncorp Young Queenslander of the Year Awards
The Suncorp Queenslander and Young Queenslander of the Year Awards are an integral part of the Queensland Week Celebrations and honour our pre-eminent citizens whose social contributions have made a lasting impression on the community.
Queensland Greats Awards
The Queensland Greats Awards honour those who have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the community.
Premier of Queensland's Export Awards
The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards is an annual program now in its 18th year. These awards are open to all Queensland exporters and are Queensland's highest recognition of export achievement.
Smart Women - Smart State Awards
The Smart Women - Smart State Awards shine the spotlight on women and girls who are leading the way in science, engineering and information and communication technology (ICT). The awards recognise Queensland's brightest women and girls achieving in their education or careers in non-traditional fields.