Lauren Henley - Blind Australian of the Year Winner 2023
Issac McInness - Blind Australian of the Year Youth 2025
Courtney Webeck - Blind Australian of the Year 2024
Craig Shanahan - Employer of Choice 2022

Currently Inviting Sponsorships for the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year Awards

Partner with us as a sponsor for the upcoming Awards and join a growing network of organisations committed to inclusion and community impact.

Link Vision is a national not-for-profit supporting blind and vision impaired Australians. For over five decades, we’ve provided affordable accommodation, and initiatives and initiatives that promote independence, empowerment, and recognition within the blind community. Our flagship event is the Blind Australian of the Year Awards, held alongside the Community Inclusion Expo.

As CEO of Link Vision Ltd, I invite you to partner with us as a sponsor for the upcoming prestigious national awards and join a growing network of organisations committed to inclusion and community impact.

Terry O’Neill
CEO Link Vision Australia Inc

Sponsorship offers strong alignment with values of leadership, equality, and community contribution. It demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to supporting Australians who are blind and strengthening nationwide recognition of their achievements.

Your brand will be positioned alongside a respected national event with growing visibility among business, government, and community audiences.

Expo Participant

Participation in the Community Inclusion Expo
$ 1,250
  • Strengthened professional networks and organisational visibility
  • Access to advocates and government decision-makers
  • Inclusion within a platform built for community education and capacity-building
  • Two reserved seats at the awards ceremony

Social Participant

Sponsor a table of 10
$ 1,150
  • A mixture of 5 of your corporate team and 5 blind individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend.
  • Support nominee attendance while boosting your brand presence.
  • Sponsorship of a table for nominees, finalists, or community attendees.
  • Recognition across the Awards website and social media.
  • Acknowledgement during ceremony proceedings.
  • A direct contribution to event accessibility and inclusion.

Cash Gift Sponsor

Cash Gift
$ 2,500
  • Participation in the Community Inclusion Expo.
  • Cheque presentation rights.
  • Branding across all event materials, website, and social media.
  • One reserved seats at the Awards ceremony.
  • Recognition as a major category sponsor.

Youth Award Sponsor

Champion the next generation of leaders
$ 5,000
  • Naming rights for the Youth Blind Australian of the Year Award.
  • On-stage presentation rights.
  • Branding across all event materials, website, and social media.
  • Two reserved seats at the Awards ceremony.
  • Recognition as a major category sponsor.

Event Naming Rights Sponsor

Our premier sponsorship tier
$ 20,000
  • Exclusive naming rights for the Awards.
  • Premium branding across all digital, print, and event channels.
  • Official speaking role during the ceremony.
  • VIP seating and priority recognition throughout the evening.
  • Prominent visibility across expo, web, and promotional assets.

Sponsorship Expression of Interest

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