This exhibition paid tribute to the eight extraordinary state and territory recipients of the 2016 Australian of the Year Awards, including national winner David Morrison.
The 2016 Australian of the Year exhibition was on show at the National Museum of Australia from 16 December 2015 to 11 February 2016.
Explore the objects
The National Museum uses objects to tell stories, to connect with others and make us think. We asked the Australian of the Year recipients from each state and territory to choose an object of personal significance to go on display. Each object tells us something about their lives, aspirations and experiences.
Photograph and charm from Elizabeth Broderick
Sun hat and marker pen from Anne Carey
Cricket cap and bat from Catherine McGregor AM
Cassette and dressing from Dr John Greenwood
Australian of the Year conversations 20 Nov 2016
In conversation with David Morrison, Australian of the Year 2016
Supporters
The 2016 Australian of the Year exhibition was developed by the National Museum of Australia in collaboration with the National Australia Day Council. Portrait images supplied by the National Australia Day Council.
The National Australia Day Council would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support of the Australian of the Year Awards program:
This exhibition was also on show at:
- Australian Museum, Sydney, 26 July to October 2016