Leadership
Leadership
always leading
26 y.o
Sydney, AU
leading with purpose
Since 2020, Nehal Nafcy has served across government and education — from the Australian Electoral Commission to the NSW Department of Education and UNSW.
Since 2020, Nehal Nafcy has served across government and education — from the Australian Electoral Commission to the NSW Department of Education and UNSW.
previous
Sydney
Summit
Next
Current
No.
10
Parliament House
Young Leader · since 2020
Australia
26-28
Jun
Young Leader · since 2020
Leading with purpose, serving with integrity. Bringing it all each and every day.
56
honours
leadership since 2020
leadership since 2020
federal awards
federal awards
11
leadership roles
leadership roles
21
years serving
years serving
6
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28
communities reached
communities reached
18
Canberra, 2024
Sydney, 2024
It doesn’t matter where you start, it’s how you progress from there.
Sydney, 2024
Parliament, 2024
Government House, 2024
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early leadership
early leadership
Before his public roles, Nehal built his foundation through school leadership, community service and academic excellence — earning recognition across his state and nation.
Young Australian of the Year, 2025
2025
Director, Australian Electoral Commission
2022
Ambassador, NSW Dept of Education
2024
UNSW Director's Award
2024
World Bank Youth Ambassador
2024
ADF Long Tan Leadership Award
2022
SBS National Languages — First Prize
2021
Premier of NSW Recognition
2025
Awards
Awards
From national honours to international recognition — a record of impact across government, education and community.
Season
2025
Young Australian of the Year — 2025
2025
Young Citizen of the Year, Georges River — 2025
2025
Season
2024
World Bank Youth Ambassador — 2024
2024
Japan
2024
GIF
2024
SBS National Languages — First Prize — 2024
2024
Service
2023
SXSW Sydney Speaker — 2023
2023
UNSW Director's Award
2023
Premier’s Harmony Recognition — 2023
2023
Australia Day Youth Award — 2022
2022
Season
2021
Premier Recognition
2020
Season
2019
What’s Up On Socials
What’s Up On Socials
Always leading
Always leading
