Tasmanian of the Year


Tasmanian of the Year Awards is an award given to the most outstanding Tasmanian in any given year. The Awards are made by the Tasmania Committee Incorporated and is organised and funded with government support.
The following is a list of recipients of the Tasmanian of the Year award:
Year of awardNameComments
1985Don CalvertAdmiral's Cup Yachtman
1986Ivan JamesBuyout of Repco
1987Christine HillerArtist
1988Bob CliffordShip construction and design, founder Incat
1989Shirley McCarronMersey Valley Music Festival
1990Not Awarded
1991Annie EllisYo Yo Fashion Designs
1992John AllwrightFarmer
1993Joanne CornishMiss Australia
1994Tim O'ShannesseyChampion Cyclist
1995David FosterChampion Axeman
1996Fiona TaylorNational President, Canteen
1997Prof. Nigel ForteathAquaculture
1998Graeme Milburn OAMCharity Cyclist
1999Not Awarded
2000Not Awarded
2001Not Awarded
2002Not Awarded
2003Ric Paterson OAMABC Radio announcer
2004Simon CurrantTourism Developer, Chairman Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania
2005Ben KearneyRetailer
2006Not Awarded
2007Anne SteeleMarathon Swimmer
2008Ken GourlayWorld Record Sailor
2009Peter Cundall AMGardening Expert
2010Bruce EnglefieldTasmanian Devil Campaigner
2011Deborah De WilliamsBreast Cancer Fundraiser
2012Robert PennicottTourism Entrepreneur, Conservationist, Philanthropist