The Fred Hollows Foundation is calling for nominations from across Flinders for the 2024 Fred Awards, which celebrate everyday humanitarians in Australia who embody kindness, compassion and integrity.

Members of the community can nominate anyone aged 18 and above, who care for others in a practical way like Fred did, at https://www.hollows.org/au/fredawards before Sunday, July 21.

Founding Director Gabi Hollows also encouraged people to nominate those who care for others in a decent, practical and no-nonsense way.

“We’ve been blown away by the calibre of nominees we’ve received since the Fred Awards first launched in 2021,” Gabi said.

“The awards help celebrate the humanitarian spirit of everyday Australians, which was something Fred had great faith in. These people go out of their way to create a better world, and we would love to see even more people nominated this year.”

Suzie Ratcliffe from Victoria was named the 2023 Fred Hollows Humanitarian of the Year at a prestigious ceremony held at Government House, Sydney.

The ceremony was hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Mr. Dennis Wilson, who are joint patrons of The Foundation.

“Standing up there alongside two incredible finalists who’ve dedicated their lives to amazing causes just like Fred did, and then hearing my name – and knowing that the Australian people chose me, it was truly humbling. I couldn’t believe it,” Suzie said.

Once the nomination period ends, a judging panel led by Gabi Hollows will shortlist a group of finalists who will be put to a public vote, from which the 2024 Fred Hollows Humanitarian will be decided.