Work and education

Celebrating people building career and education pathways for more people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

Recent winners in this category

Award winner (2018)25th June 2025

Ben Williams

Challenging “behaviour that challenges”

Advocacy, policy and the media
General news16th June 2025

Leaders Awards 2025: Celebrating the Voices and Achievements of People with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People
General news13th June 2025

Samir El-Ziftawy – 2025 Special Recognition

A remarkable life and legacy for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

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2024 winners in this category

Award winner (2024)24th April 2024

Chloe Creevy

Empowering others to get their voices heard

Work and education
Award winner (2024)24th April 2024

Laura Cantliff

Connecting diverse people through dance

Work and education
Award winner (2024)24th April 2024

Richard Campbell

Keeping busy at work and within his community

Work and education

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2022 winners in this category

Award winner (2022)3rd December 2022

Dan Pennycott

Helping people live their best lives

Work and education
Award winner (2022)3rd December 2022

Hannah Butcher

When barriers become potential

Work and education
Award winner (2022)3rd December 2022

Joanna Jones

Overcoming personal struggles to help others

Work and education

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2021 winners in this category

Award winner (2021)3rd December 2021

Nicola Martin

Challenging people’s perceptions of autism

Work and education
Award winner (2021)3rd December 2021

Leah Taylor Jones

Growing confidence through art

Work and education
Award winner (2021)3rd December 2021

Helen Evans

The visible autistic Leader leading the way for others to live authentic lives

Work and education

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