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Nominations are open for the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards 2026.

Today is all about you. Your triumphs, your journey, and the undeniable positive influence you have on our society.

Ken Bruce opening the 2024 award ceremony. DJ, Presenter and Leaders’ Awards Ambassador.

The Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards celebrate people with learning disabilities and autistic people who are changing our society, one person at a time.

Do you know someone changing attitudes in their local community, in government, or in the media? Perhaps you know someone working as a self-advocate or someone doing amazing things in the worlds of education, work, sports, arts or entertainment?

Perhaps that person is you?

It’s your turn to celebrate…

  • Hints and tips

    Give your entry the best chance of success with these helpful hints and tips.

  • How the awards are judged

    Winners are chosen by a passionate panel of judges, all of whom are former winners and leaders in their field. Like Elliott here!

  • Frequently asked questions

    Here we’ve answered the most asked questions about the Leaders’ Awards.

  • Terms and conditions

    Please read the terms and conditions of the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards before entering.

  • Submit your entry

    Nominations are open for the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards 2026.

Since my award I have had some really exciting things happen. My work gave me my very own project…It has given me so much confidence to be chosen and treated as an equal alongside the other artists.

Jemma Clancy Sports, arts and entertainment Leader
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