Nominations are open for the second annual Fred Hollows Humanity Award, which recognises Year 6 students in New South Wales who show care and compassion for others.
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Professor Fred Hollows, who died in 1993, dedicated his life to helping others, saving the sight of disadvantaged people around the world.
“Fred used to say that the basic attribute of mankind was our ability to look after each other,” Fred Hollows Foundation founding director Gabi Hollows said.
“The Fred Hollows Humanity Award will recognise students in NSW who have reflected this value in their own lives.”
The award launched in NSW to great success last year and recognised the positive contributions of 97 students from 77 primary schools across the state.
Two students from the Cessnock electorate – Callen Ingham of Kurri Public School and Hudson Smith of St Philip's Christian College – were among the inaugural recipients.
Cessnock MP Clayton Barr encourages parents, teachers and other community members to nominate Year 6 students in the area and showcase the community spirit of the electorate.
“There is no act of kindness too small. Whether it is volunteering, fundraising for a good cause or helping others, children in the Cessnock electorate are making a positive difference in our community. This award is a great opportunity for their work to be recognised,” Mr Barr said.
All nominees will be recognised at a presentation ceremony.
Nominations close August 21 at www.hollows.org/humanityaward.
