On Wednesday 25 January, Awer Mabil was named the Young Australian of the Year at the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.
Socceroo Awer Mabil is co-founder of the not-for-profit organisation Barefoot to Boots, which aims for better health, education, policies and gender equality for refugees.
Read his inspiring story on the Australian of the Year website.
The Young Australian of the Year award is Australia’s peak award recognising the tremendous and important contributions that young people make to Australian society. The Award recognises the inspirational and exceptional efforts of young people.
The Department of Education is proud to be the official partner of the 2023 Young Australian of the Year award.
A full list of winners and finalists can be found on the Australian of the Year website.