After repeatedly placing the needs of others above his own, Patrick's teacher Laura Shorter said the year 6 student was a clear choice for the nomination. 

"When we first heard about the award, Patrick was the first name that popped into all of our minds," she said. 

"Patrick will always make time to help someone else out - whether that be out in the playground or helping after a crisis around the world, Patrick will be the first person to ... help out in any way he can." 

Ms Shorter said Patrick’s nomination stems from his kindness in the classroom, as well as his actions in the broader community. 

"When we had a new student arrive who was finding it difficult to learn English, Patrick tried to learn Arabic so he would feel more comfortable in the classroom," she said. 

"Patrick is always bringing awareness to the plights of others and fundraising to help people in need. 

"Just this year, Patrick shaved his head [for the World's Greatest Shave] to raise money and awareness for Leukemia. This was not only special to Patrick [with an immediate family member diagnosed with cancer], but it was special for me too as my own father has Myeloma. Patrick, being the beautiful boy that he is, found this out and made sure he raised as much as he could and offered me his support - it was incredibly touching." 

Being vision impaired himself, Patrick said it is a great honour to be nominated for an award that keeps the vision of Fred Hollows alive. 

"It makes me feel very happy to be nominated for this award," he said. 

"I think that every day there are lots of opportunities to show kindness, and even if it is something little, it can make a big difference to somebody." 

Patrick said the Fred Hollows Humanity Award is important as it reminds people of the kindness in the world. 

"I still think there is more kindness in the world than bad things - we just don't hear about it as much," he said.

"Awards like this are great because they remind us that there is lots of good in the world." 

Fred Hollows Foundation CEO Brian Doolan said the award recognises the selfless work of others. 

“The Fred Hollows Humanity Award is a fantastic opportunity to recognise students outside the sporting and academic realm,” he said.

“Whether it’s helping others, supporting good causes or volunteering, there are lots of children in NSW primary schools doing great things for their communities. This award is a chance for their work to be recognised.”

All nominees will be recognised in a presentation ceremony when the 2016 NSW Junior Ambassador will be announced. To learn more about the award, visit www.hollows.org/humanityaward