Our Key Supporters

The best way for you to Support The Award is by joining our new Join The Network and keeping up to date with what's happening in The Award life.

The Award's work with young people is made possible through the generous support of individuals and businesses across Australia, and we are always looking for opportunities to engage with anyone who can help us strengthen this connection with young Australians. 

If you're interested in supporting the young people of Australia, contact The Duke of Edinburgh's Award National office to speak to:

P:  02 9252 2408

e:  reception@dukeofed.com.au

We take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge the extraordinary support from the following:

	In 2009 Zip Industries became the principal sponsor of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia.  This new role follows Zip sponsorship of a number of community causes in recent years, such as sponsorship of the Australian architectural exhibit at the Venice Biennale, a Symphony Concert by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the 80th Birthday of The Royal Flying Doctor Service, and support for the establishment of Australia’s first Chair of Innovation by the School of Business Administration at The University of New South Wales.   The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia attracts widespread participation on the part of young people in every part of our community, and is generously supported by thousands of Australians who recognize the value of the Award in stimulating ambition, skills, leadership and confidence in our young people.  By adopting the role of principal sponsor Zip aims to ensure that the number of participants and supporters in Australia will continue to grow, to the benefit of all.
	Travel Associates opens the world to our Awardees, and has been involved with The Award for a number of years.  Their support is invaluable in connecting our participants and staff with over 126 countries.
	The Lennon Family Foundation provides financial support to The Duke of Ed and has also become an Ambassador, helping develop and promote The Award around the country.
	Paul McCarthy Advertising is our advertising and PR partner, offering support across a broad spectrum of communications and media.
	The BlueArc Group power our website through their content management system, IgnitionSuite, allowing access for all participants, adult volunteers and staff to the world of The Award.  They also manage all our hosting needs.
	Certain Edge have been involved with The Award for a number of years, offering database solutions.  We are working closely with them to develop an online record book, which will be launched in early 2009.
	Torch are a Sydney based brand strategy and research agency who are working with The Award so we can understand our audiences better, and deliver a better Award for all participants and adult volunteers.
	Heartbeat offer their clients insight into social trends and consumers.  They are assisting The Award to gain a broad understanding on everyone we connect with - from participants to coordinators to assessors to those who have been involved in the past.
Our Bronze Sponsors
AXA, Macquarie Bank, Manildra, Metcash, Wesfarmers, KPMG, RogenSI, Freehills