St Kilda is proud to support Samuel Johnson and Georgie Stone, who are nominated in tonight's Australian of the Year awards.
The awards honour an exceptional group of highly-respected Australians who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance.
The pair, who have been nominated for Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year respectively, have proven that not only are they outstanding individuals who meet the above criteria, but that they also embody something we hold close to our hearts - the St Kilda spirit.
Samuel Johnson pictured with Nick Riewoldt after the inaugural Maddie's Match in 2016.
Samuel Johnson, the Victorian of the Year, is an actor who has appointed himself 'Head of Cancer Vanquishment'.
He's dedicated his time to Love Your Sister, a charity-turned-movement that came to life after his sister Connie was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He's pledged to "kick cancer to the kerb", and has worked tirelessly to raise both money (over $7 million) and build awareness around cancer research.
Johnson famously cycled around Australia on a unicycle in 2013/'14, covering over 15 thousand kilometres and setting a new world record for the longest distance travelled on a unicycle in the process. In doing so, he raised over $1.4 million for the Garvan Research Foundation.
Want to help? Click here to donate to Love Your Sister and help Sammy vanquish cancer.
Johnson played Molly Meldrum in the 2016 biopic, 'Molly'.
He starred in the 2016 biopic 'Molly', which chronicled the rise of music stalwart and Saints fanatic Molly Meldrum. It's a fitting tie-in, and almost prerequisite, that the man to play Molly would share Meldrum's love for the Saints.
Georgie is an outstanding example of a young Sainter growing up to do great things.
Georgie Stone, the Victorian Young Australian of the Year, has been instrumental in changing the law around access to first stage medical treatment for transgender adolescents and improved medical outcomes for trans youth throughout Australia.
She was also the recipient of the Young People's Human Rights Medal, presented by the Human Rights Commision - a sign of her wide reach and influence as an advocate for trans and gender diverse youth.
Georgie has overcome discrimination and bullying, all while leading the charge for inclusiveness and belonging in the community. Her ability to educate and grow understanding through the next generation of young Australians has helped countless trans youth speak out, tell their stories, demand equality and gain acceptance.
Georgie pictured with Brendon Goddard and Nick Riewoldt at a Saints clinic in 2010.
