Who will win Australian of the Year Award?

The state finalists in the running for this year's Australian of the Year award have been announced ahead of January 25, when we find out the recipient.

The finalists in the 2019 Australian of the Year have been announced. Source: AAP

A Paralympian, an Indigenous rights campaigner, and a doctor who helped rescue a group of boys from a flooded cave in Thailand are among the eight finalists for the 2019 Australian of the Year.

Chosen from a total of 32 nominees, they were all awarded Australian of the Year for their home state or territory late last year.

Each were recognised for their personal achievements and contribution to creating a better Australia.

But there can only be one national winner.

The recipient, picked by The National Australia Day Council Board, will be announced on Australia Day Eve in Canberra.