What a night of celebration for Vision Australia Radio at the 2024 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Community Radio Awards!
We’re excited to share that we have won three incredible awards, and we couldn’t be prouder of our wonderful team.
“These three well deserved wins for Vision Australia Radio at the 2024 CBAA Awards are a fantastic achievement and acknowledgement of the hard work of the incredible staff and volunteers involved. It’s especially meaningful that we were recognised in three of the most prestigious programming categories. This is a testament to the quality and consistency of the content they deliver each week and a tribute to our dedication as a team in highlighting the importance of representation and accessibility, on air and via podcasts.”
Conrad Browne, Manager Vision Australia Radio and Audio Services
Winner: Outstanding Presenter of News and Current Affairs
We’re thrilled to congratulate Peter Greco from our Adelaide team on winning the Outstanding Presenter - News & Current Affairs Award.
Peter has been a beloved voice on Vision Australia Radio for over 33 years, generously volunteering his time and sharing his personal experiences as a blind broadcaster. His passion for community broadcasting has touched countless lives across Australia, his work shining a spotlight on issues that truly matter.
Hear Pete Greco in action:
Winner: Best Program: Talks
The Happy Pants team from our Perth studios took home another win for their incredible work. The team’s dedication to supporting the learning and developmental needs of children who are blind or have low vision is as inspiring as it is important. We couldn’t be more grateful for their contribution.
Winner: Best Program: News and Current Affairs
This recognition highlights the importance of ensuring that stories about disability and inclusion reach a wider audience. We’re so proud of the Studio 1 team Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham for their incredible work in bringing their lived experience to the program each week to highlight the wide range of issues that blind and low vision people experience.
All three of these award wins speak to the hard work and passion of the entire Vision Australia Radio team, showcasing the quality and consistency of our content. It shows our commitment to amplifying voices, representing diverse experiences, and ensuring accessibility remains at the forefront of everything we do.
A huge thank you to all of our Vision Australia Radio teams for their continued excellence, and to the CBAA for such an incredible night of recognition.
