Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence

We recognise, celebrate and appreciate outstanding Victorians and organisations for their service to multicultural Victoria.

Recognising the ways Victorians strengthen multiculturalism

Now in its 23rd year, these annual awards are proudly coordinated by the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC).

Nominations closed at 11.59pm, 8 September 2024.

The Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs) formally recognise people and organisations who have fostered cross-cultural understanding and supported those with migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to fully participate in all aspects of Victorian life.

The Award categories have evolved over time, with the following 14 categories being on offer this year.

The 2024 awards ceremony will also include the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll, which focuses on local champions of diversity, recognising the vital role that multicultural individuals have played to keep our communities safe and connected.

Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll

This is the third year the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll will take place and will recognise the efforts of individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to multiculturalism in Victoria.

This program will focus on local champions of diversity, recognising the vital role that multicultural individuals have played to keep our communities safe and connected.

The Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll replaces the Meritorious Service to the Community category from the VMC’s annual Multicultural Awards for Excellence. The Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll was created as a separate awards platform to further spotlight those who promote multicultural civic participation and the social, cultural and economic benefits of diversity, in line with the VMC’s legislative objectives under the Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 (Vic).

Key stages and dates

MilestoneDate
Nominations openJuly 2024
Nominations close11.59pm, Sunday 8 September 2024
Judging periodSeptember 2024
Finalists announcedNovember 2024
Awards ceremonyEarly December 2024

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