The judges explained why Fred's talk stood out:

Fred was awarded third prize for a fascinating examination of the Chinese labourers in the coastal town of Folkestone. Opening out from a series of neglected gravestones in a cemetery, his presentation perfectly spoke to the brief and showed how local history can tell a global story about imperial exploitation and the important contributions made by foreign and marginalised peoples, who, in his words, have been ‘relegated to the footnotes of history’. Illustrated with striking details drawn from oral history, it was a resonant and thoughtful presentation, which left a strong impression on the audience.