Torquay Braille business wins regional award

Braille Sign Supplies of Torquay were presented the Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award at the event, held at Flemington Racecourse earlier this month.

The business began after director Travis Ashford observed that many of the Braille signs available were either very expensive or failed to comply with Australian Standards.

They have grown rapidly since their formation, and now supply signs for schools, hospitals and airports across the country.

The business has also done some work in New Zealand and Fiji.

Mr Ashford said he was pleased to see his business receive the acknowledgement.

“It’s good to get the recognition. It’s definitely still growing.”

Earlier in the year, Braille Sign Supplies were named the winner of the Regional Business category at the Geelong Excellence Awards.

At the awards, Geelong’s Jean Nelson received the Life Activities Clubs Victoria Senior Achievement Award.

Ms Nelson has spent more than 20 years volunteering for those with debilitating illnesses.

She is a life member of community hospice Anam Cara House Geelong, where she has volunteered frequently, providing palliative respite and end of life care.

Art of the Minds Torquay were also one of the four nominees in the Regional Development Victoria Leadership & Innovation Award.

To view the full list of awards, head to awardsaustralia.com/regional-achievement-community-awards/vic/current-winners/.