The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Princess Pictures
• Chris Lilley
• Jennifer Byrne
• Mick Graham
• Chung Jade Koh
• Maria Angelico
• Emma Clapham
• Adrienne Couper Smith
• Deborah Jones