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This award recognises a disabled public figure who has affected change. This may be a TV personality, actor, musician, sportsperson. Or any other well-known individual. They will have the ability to reach lots of people directly or indirectly through their role. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Reach 

This award celebrates a disabled employee network or employee resource group (ERG). The group should help make the workplace more inclusive for disabled people. They might do this through advocacy, peer support, or raising awareness. Their work helps to build a fairer and more welcoming workplace. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 

This award honours a grassroots or voluntary group that is led by or works with disabled people. Their goal is to create positive local change. They might do this through advocacy, campaigning, peer support, or inclusive activities. These groups make a positive impact in their community. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Lived experience 

This award honours an organisation that supports disabled customers. This could be through an innovative product or service redesign. Or a strong inclusion initiative. They will have worked to remove barriers and make life more accessible for disabled people. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Lived experience 

This award honours an organisation that makes a lasting difference for disabled people. This could be a small local business, social enterprise, or service. They might provide accessible services or create innovative solutions for the disabled community. Their efforts should show a real impact on their community. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Lived experience 

This award recognises a media moment that has had a powerful impact. This could be a soap or drama storyline, entertainment TV show, film, podcast, or any other media format. The media moment should have helped shift attitudes on disability. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Reach 

This award celebrates someone who has promoted disability equality in their community. This could be a disabled person or a non-disabled ally. They may have raised awareness of disability issues or helped change attitudes. This category acknowledges the positive impact an individual has made on those around them.

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 

This award recognises a disabled social media influencer who promotes disability equality. They use their platforms to inspire change. They could be someone who raises awareness about daily life with a disability. They may challenge attitudes or educate their audience on accessibility and inclusion. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 

This award celebrates someone who champions disability inclusion in the workplace. They could be breaking down barriers by advocating for adjustments. Or leading by example to create a culture of equality and respect. Their actions should have made a real difference to the experience of disabled colleagues. 

The criteria for this category are:

• Impact 
• Creativity 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Lived experience