Selection of Australian of the Year is made by the Board of the National Australia Day Council. There have been some truly outstanding recipients of the Australian of the Year awards in previous years. They have more than adequately satisfied the criteria set down by the selection committee: Demonstrated excellence in their field Significant contribution to the Australian community and nation An inspirational role model for the Australian community The Local Hero award acknowledges a significant contribution at local community level Many people are now asking how a divisive person like Adam Goodes could achieve such an award. It has a lot to do with the selection criteria and the make-up of the selection committee, both of which reflect the creeping political correctness and group think that is slowly enveloping us all. For example, included in the selection criteria is the following: In ensuring that the Australian of the Year…