40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian Awards Australians Gala Dinner

The annual 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards gala dinner recognises young leaders in the arts, government, community, business, education and media sectors.

Awards and Commemorations

Diplomacy

Asia (general)

Attendees seated at tables for a gala dinner

Location

University of Melbourne

Asialink welcomes hundreds of applications for these prestigious awards night every year. Past awardees include Darwin-based barrister Lyma Nguyen (2020 overall winner), LPGA golfer and 2022 US Women’s Open winner Minjee Lee, disability advocate Danny Hui, academic and Superstar of STEM Dr Muneera Bano (2019 overall winner), and broadcaster and writer Benjamin Law. 

The awards are decided by a panel of judges from diverse fields across Australia. 

On the evening, outstanding young leaders are awarded in: 

  • Arts & culture 
  • Community & advocacy / not for profit 
  • Corporate 
  • Education 
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Legal & professions 
  • Media 
  • Public sector / government 
  • Science & medicine 
  • The Under 25 Rising Star