Celebrating high achieving blind Australians
Blind Australian of the Year Award
These awards acknowledge and promote an equitable and inclusive Australia. They celebrate the exceptional contribution of blind Australians who, by example, inspire others to excellence by action, improve Australian community life.
These prestigious awards bring Australia wide acknowledgement for the recipient as well as a generous cash prize of $2,500 proudly sponsored by Stapell Working Dog.
Help us search Australia to find these hidden gems, who do such incredible work to benefit not only the blind and vision impaired, but the wider Australian community.
2023 AWARDS CEREMONY – SAVE THE DATE
14 October 2022
City Hall, Brisbane QLD
Nominations opening soon.
Make a nomination
You don’t have to be blind to nominate. Check out the FAQs for everything you need to know about how to make a nomination, who is eligible and nomination criteria.
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2021 Awards Evening
You are invited to attend the Blind Australian of the Year Awards cocktail evening.
Friday 19 November 2021 (5 – 7pm)
Royal on the Park Brisbane – 152 Alice St, Brisbane QLD 4001
STX can also assist with arranging travel to the awards and help with managing payments consistent with your NDIS plan. Contact them directly for details at supportedtravelx.com.au.
While this is a free event we do need all guests to please RSVP no later than 22 October 2021.
RSVP for the Blind Australian of the Year Cocktail Evening
Friday 19 November 2021 (5 – 7pm)