Vision Australia Radio is proud to once again support the Blind Australian of the Year Awards as an official media partner in 2026, continuing our commitment to celebrating the achievements, leadership and contributions of Australians who are blind or have low vision.
The Blind Australian of the Year Awards have become a powerful celebration of inclusion, advocacy and community connection, recognising members of the community and organisations making a meaningful impact across Australia. Following the success of last year’s sold out gala event, Vision Australia Radio is excited to again help share the stories of nominees, finalists and award recipients with audiences nationwide.
The 2026 awards program will once again bring together members of the blind and low vision community, industry leaders, sponsors and supporters for an evening dedicated to recognising excellence and celebrating what’s possible.
Vision Australia Radio Community Engagement Coordinator Jason Gipps said the partnership reflects the network’s ongoing commitment to amplifying the voices and experiences of Australians who are blind, have low vision or live with a print disability.
“The Blind Australian of the Year Awards are an important opportunity to celebrate achievement, leadership and representation within our community. We’re proud to once again support the awards as a media partner and help share these inspiring stories with listeners right across Australia.”
As part of the partnership, Vision Australia Radio will provide promotion and coverage leading into the awards, while also attending the event to capture interviews, highlights and reflections from nominees, guests and organisers.
Last year’s coverage delivered a vibrant snapshot of the event, including red carpet interviews, conversations with community members, exhibitors and award organisers, as well as highlights from the gala evening itself.
Readers can revisit our 2025 recap article, “Celebrating Excellence and Inclusion: Vision Australia Radio at the Blind Australian of the Year Awards 2025", which includes a full podcast featuring highlights and interviews from the night.
Image 1: Rachel Leahcar and Reggie Bird at 2025 event.
Image 2: Vision Australia Radio and Vision Store staff take a selfie at 2025 event.
For more information about the Blind Australian of the Year Awards 2026, including nominations, tickets, venue details and event updates, visit the official awards website:
Blind Australian of the Year Award – Celebrating high achieving blind Australians
Vision Australia Radio looks forward to once again celebrating alongside the blind and low vision community in 2026 and sharing the stories that make this event so special.
Keep listening for interviews with event organisers, ambassadors and those who have successfully won awards in previous years.
