The board of The National Australia Day Council announced four women as the winners of the 61st Australia of the Year Awards on Jan. 25. Since 1960, Australia has celebrated the achievements and contributions by conferring the award on leading citizens who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance. Designed to offer an insight into Australia’s evolving identity, the awards reflect Australia’s evolving relationship with Britain and the world. They show the role sport has in our society and the impact of multiculturalism. The awards also demonstrate the special status indigenous people have in our country. This year’s winners of the Australia day honours were: Australian of the Year—Grace Tame Grace Tame is a 26-year-old rape survivor and advocate for victims of sexual assault. She is a regular guest speaker for television programs and high-profile events to push for legal reform and raise public awareness about the impacts of sexual violence. …