Everyone who has a learning disability and/or autism is encouraged to enter, or you can be nominated by someone you’ve inspired.
Certificate, trophy and press coverage await
Everyone gets a personalised certificate and a select number of finalists get a special Finalist certificate.
If you win you will also get a trophy, VIP invite to our exciting online event and your story will be shared nationally with tens of thousands of people.
“I would never have been brave enough to share my art or talk to work about my hopes and dreams before the award. It really changed things for me at work so thank you!” 2019 Leader, Jemma Clancy.
Featured on TV and in newspapers
Over the past 3 years, the #LDALeadersList has also been featured on BBC Radio 2, Channel 5 News and in The Guardian, Daily Express and Take A Break. Not only that, but individual Leaders have shared their story in The i, Care Talk magazine and their local newspapers.
We’re already talking to journalists about this year’s awards, so let’s give them some special stories to share.
This is your opportunity to get free, national publicity and to have your brilliant work recognised and celebrated. But entries close promptly at 10am on 1st October, so don’t delay.
“It was such a privilege to be nominated for the award and I would recommend people being nominated as it would help other leaders across the country to be inspired”. – 2019 Leader, Ciaran Bradley.
Categories
There are 4 categories, so there’s sure to be one for you:
– Work you’ve done in your local community
– Achievements in work and education
– Being involved in advocacy, policy and the media
– Talents in sports, arts and entertainment
You can choose from a plain text entry form or an easy-read entry form. And our panel of judges all have a learning disability, autism or know someone who does. Every story will be judged individually and fairly, we understand achievements come in all shapes and sizes.
The photos are some of our previous Leaders who have all done special things that are important to them.
Visit our website by clicking here to find out more and enter now. Remember to tag us and use #LDALeadersList to share this opportunity with others.