Vision Australia Radio sets new record with nine finalists in 2025 Community Broadcasting Awards

Vision Australia Radio has achieved a new milestone, securing nine finalist nominations for next month’s Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards – the highest number in the network’s 42-year history.

This builds on the network’s success in 2024, when its disability radio network was recognised with a record eight nominations.

This year’s nominations highlight Vision Australia Radio’s impact across multiple areas of broadcasting, from youth leadership and sports coverage to disability engagement, podcasting, and outside broadcasts.

Vision Australia Radio and Audio Manager Conrad Browne said the recognition reflects the dedication and creativity of the network’s volunteers and staff.

“Each nomination reflects the passion of our team who work tirelessly to make broadcasting accessible, engaging, and inclusive. These awards celebrate the people who believe in the power of radio to connect communities.”

“It also demonstrates how critical radio is as a medium for listeners with a disability and why our mission to deliver accessible and quality content will continue.”

Vision Australia Radio’s nine finalist nominations for the 2025 Community Radio Awards include:

Outstanding Youth Contribution – Kal Krzyzanowski

Outstanding Presenter: News & Current Affairs – Sam Colley, Talking Vision

Best Program: News & Current Affairs – Inside Voice

The Troy Garner Award – Best Program: Sports – Reading the Play, All Things Footy

Excellence in Disability Content & Engagement – Vision Australia Radio Network

Excellence in Special Events & Outside Broadcasting – Midsumma Carnival Day 2025 Live Broadcast

Best program – Talks – Mindful Minutes 

Outstanding Fundraising & Sponsorship Contribution – Vision Australia National Audio Business Development Consultant, Jason Gipps

Best Program – New – In Plain Sight

The winners of the 2025 Community Broadcasting Awards will be announced at the 2025 CBAA Conference awards gala in Hobart on Saturday 25 October. You can register for both the conference and the gala at the CBAA conference website.