Dr Muecke is an ophthalmologist who founded Sight For All in 2009, a not-for-profit organisation that works to eliminate blindness. It operates in rural Aboriginal and urban communities in Australia, and internationally in eight developing countries in Asia.

James was awarded an Order of Australia in 2012 for improving eye health in Asian and Aboriginal Australian communities.

Ernst and Young Oceania CEO and Area Managing Partner, Tony Johnson congratulated all of the 2015 winners, saying the winning entrepreneurs’ stories provided inspiration and valuable lessons for those aspiring to emulate them.

“Entrepreneurs have an eye for opportunities and take calculated risks. They drive job creation, spark innovation and grow our economy. It’s for these reasons that EY has a long-term commitment to recognising and supporting the best entrepreneurs from Australia and around the world,” Mr Johnson said.

“On behalf of EY, I congratulate all of our 2015 national category winners for their innovative ideas, determination and entrepreneurial spirit.”