Equality activist Rodney Croome was named the 2015 Tasmanian Australian of the Year for his work to give equal rights to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people around the nation.

He has worked tirelessly over the past 20 years to campaign against the discrimination of individuals based on their sexual orientation.

Mr Croome is a passionate supporter of the country’s legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Historian Henry Reynolds was named Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year.

His 1981 book The Other Side of the Frontier was the first of its kind to explore Australian history from an Aboriginal perspective.

Reynolds, who has written more than 20 books, continuously fought for reconciliation and was able to inspire activists to fight for the preservation of Aboriginal land.

Adam Mostogl was named Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year for his work with students in his Queenstown community.

His illuminate SDF program was formed in 2009 and has led students to seize all opportunities they are offered and identify business solutions for the future.

After operating the Smithton Coast Guard radio for the past 18 years, Mary Kay was named 2015 Tasmanian Local Hero.

Every morning Ms Kay gives weather reports for the day ahead and continues to update these throughout the day.

Five thousand sailors, police officers and coast guards call her each year and she has the responsibility of liaising with customs over any suspicious activities on the water.

All the work Ms Kay has put in over the years has been voluntary.