Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence

Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence
TypeState award
Awarded forOutstanding contributions to multiculturalism, cultural diversity and social cohesion in Victoria
DescriptionAnnual awards recognising individuals and organisations for their contributions to multicultural communities in Victoria
Sponsored byVictoria State Government
DateAnnually
VenueVarious venues in Victoria
CountryAustralia
Presented byVictorian Multicultural Commission
EligibilityIndividuals and organisations contributing to multiculturalism in Victoria
RewardRecognition of outstanding contributions to multiculturalism
StatusActive
Established2002
First award2002
Websitewww.multicultural.vic.gov.au/victorian-multicultural-awards-for-excellence

The Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs) are annual awards presented by the Victoria State Government to recognise individuals and organisations for their contributions to multiculturalism, cultural diversity and social cohesion. The awards acknowledge achievements in areas including education, media, justice, health, business and community participation.

The awards were established in 2002 and are coordinated by the Victorian Multicultural Commission, now part of Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria.

Notable winners

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Greek Australians recognised at Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence". Neos Kosmos. 5 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Filipino-Australians honoured at Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence". The Philippine Times. 7 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "South East winners at state multicultural awards". Dandenong Star Journal. 19 October 2026.
  4. ↑ "Victoria recognises India-born Malavika's contribution to family violence prevention". SBS Language.
  5. ↑ "Service to multiculturalism awarded". Il Globo.
  6. ↑ Victorian Multicultural Commission Annual Report 2024–25 (PDF) (Report). Victorian Multicultural Commission. 2025.