2018 Tasmanian Australian of the Year

nominees

TASMANIAN AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Michael Hill Former chief magistrate & legal reform pioneer (Tranmere)
Scott Rankin Theatre director, writer & arts charity leader (Boat Harbour)
Charles Rayner Community builder & migrant supporter (Invermay)
Alison Stone Educator & childrens champion (Montrose)

TASMANIAN SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Romilda Amorosa OAM Fundraiser for cancer (Hobart)

Lynne Price Music & arts leader, cultural captain (North West Tasmania)
Tony Scherer Organic farmer (Coal Valley)
John Ward Founder of a grandparents network (Hobart)

TASMANIAN YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Shai Denny Disability advocate (Ridgley)

Dakoda Leary Mental health volunteer and youth spokesperson (Hobart)
Nene Manasseh Anti-racism campaigner & refugee advocate (Hobart)
Dr Jessica Manuela Dentist helping Indigenous communities (Blackmans Bay)

TASMANIAN LOCAL HERO

Judi Adams Breast cancer fundraiser (West Moonah)

Joy Cairns OAM Social entrepreneur & disability services pioneer (Hobart)
Helen Hortle Social justice & human rights educator (Hobart)
Craig Machen Extreme sea kayaker & fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease (Somerset)