Our Key Supporters

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, please contact Angela Fury, Sponsorship and Event Director at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award National:

P:   02 8280 8600 

E:  angela.fury@dukeofed.com.au

 

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

 
ZIP_Industries

Zip Industries has become a principal sponsor of The Award in Australia because we see it as a growing force for good in Australia. The Award affords all young Australians an opportunity to undertake a challenging personal journey which empowers them to discover their potential. The Award draws strength from its international connections - literally thousands of men and women around the globe working in harmony to further this cause.”   

Mr Michael Crouch CEO of Zip Industries  

Travel Associates Logo 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. 
Lennon family foundation  

The Lennon Family has always sought to be an active part of their community by personal endeavour and financial giving. The opportunity to support the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is seen by the Lennon Family as a major step in their goal of providing support to young members of the community via their involvement and especially by enabling the ‘Remote Access’ program[ in WA] . The Lennon family looks forward to continuing their support of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia.”

Mr Tony Lennon, Chairman of Peet Limited

CMC Markets logo

When I was looking at good causes, I wanted to find one that was mature, with a proven infrastructure that helps young people.  If you look at The Award, it’s got a lot of history, it’s got a very well organised structure , it’s international, and you can be sure that if you contribute to The Award, then the money will be used wisely”

Mr Peter Cruddas CEO of CMC Markets

UniDap Logo In partnership with Unidap, The Duke of Ed has invested in a digital platform - the Online Record  (ORB) - which allows all stakeholders involved in The Award program to communicate effortlessly. Integrating online, email and mobile technology, the ORB gives participants greater connection with each other and their adult mentors regardless of geographical location and life circumstance.
Freehills Logo Freehills  has provided pro bono guidance and support to the Duke of Ed for many years , ensuring we have had access to superior legal advice and representation.
Crowne Plaza Logo Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour has been involved with The Award for a number of years.  Their support is invaluable in making conferences, meetings and seminars more affordable to The Duke of Ed  
Swire and Sons Swire & Sons have committed to provide financial support to our regional and rural areas of NSW to ensure more and more young people can be involved in The Award Program, regardless of their location or circumstances.  
McLeish Estate Bob and Maryanne McLeish (McLeish Estate) have supported The Duke of Ed for over 3 years now by providing their boutique wines for our events. Most recently McLeish Estate sponsors all the wines at our Gala Dinner for the Triennial International Forum at Crystal palace Luna Park. 
Audi 

Audi Australia  came on board in 2009 to support The Duke of Ed and we are delighted with this new partnership

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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.

 

Torch 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 Logo 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