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Visionary Award Winners

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Visionary Award Winners

Published:

8 September 2025

Author:

Louise Calpin

Scott Jobson, Chief Executive at MySight York said, “Our Community Connect project which is helping to reshape York into a truly Sight Loss Friendly City, has been recognised for its lasting impact and peer led focus.

From accessible sport, heritage and storytelling, to social media inclusion training, to our powerful Sight Loss Friendly Status charter mark, this project is delivering practical, lasting change.

We are extremely proud of the team, and a huge congratulations to Vicky Colombi who leads the project with such talent and dedication.

Thank you also to Eleanor Southwood MBE who presented the award on behalf of Fight for Sight, we were very honoured.