Community Sponsorship & Donations
Canon and Sponsorship
Our sponsorship activities are carefully developed to bring our brand values to life and support the objectives of the business.
In 2010, we launched the inaugural Canon EOS Festival of Photography bringing together four prestigious Canon-sponsored exhibitions in Sydney and Brisbane including Head On Photo Festival; Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPAs); World Press Photo (WPP); and the Sydney Morning Herald Photos – 1440: A Day, a Minute, a Moment exhibition.
In New Zealand, Canon has enjoyed a partnership with the Newspaper Publishers’ Association since 2006 and was announced the naming right sponsor of the Canon Media Awards in 2010.
Sponsorship Requests
Canon receives many proposals each week from businesses, event organisers and individuals seeking sponsorship of their upcoming activities and programs.
Please be aware that the majority of our sponsorship funding is already committed to our ongoing partnerships.
However, if you would like to be submit a proposal, please register your interest by completing a Canon Sponsorship Application Form. Or download it and return it to:
The Corporate Communications Team
Canon Australia
1 Thomas Holt Drive
North Ryde NSW 2113
Canon regrets that, due to the large number of requests, we are not always able to respond personally. If your proposal is successful or if we would like more information, you will be contacted within 28 days of receipt of your application.
Please note – only requests in writing will be considered.
Canon & the Community
During 2010, Canon Oceania and its employees put the Kyosei philosophy into practice through a number of activities supporting 14 charitable and community organisations.
In Australia, this includes:
- Ronald McDonald House
- Jeans for Genes Day
- HeartKids
- Biggest Morning Tea
- Pink Ribbon Day
- Movember
- NSW Corporate Games
- MS Sydney to Gong Ride
- Salvation Army Christmas Gift Appeal
- Special Olympics
- National Corporate Games
- Earth Hour
In New Zealand, this includes:
- eDay NZ
- Heart Stopper Challenge
- Heart Children NZ
- Pink Ribbon Day
Another key activity is the Canon Australia Environmental Grants.
In 2011 our focus has been to support a number of disaster relief efforts – with Canon and its employees donating a combined total of more than $64,000 to the Queensland Premiers Flood Appeal and Christchurch Earthquake Red Cross Appeals. Employees also donated over $21,000 for the Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami fundraiser – with Canon donating 30 million Yen globally to the cause.
Community Donation Requests
Canon receives many enquiries each week from various community organisations, charities and individuals requesting product and cash donations.
Unfortunately we cannot support all requests as the majority of our community product and cash donations are allocated to organisations and charities that are aligned to one of our five preferred categories.
Please be aware that the majority of our community product and cash donations are currently exhausted due to our ongoing partnerships and current commitments.
Further resources may become available over time, and organizations and you can register your interest by completing a Community Donation Application Form.
The organisation or activity must fall into one of the five preferred categories listed below:
- Children’s Health
- Medical Research/Health
- Humanitarian
- Sustainability/Environment
- Creative programs for young people or the disadvantaged
Canon regrets that, due to the high number of enquiries, we are not always able to respond personally. If your request is successful or we need more information, you will be contacted within 28 days of receipt of your application.
Please note – only requests in writing will be considered.