2021 National Awards

National Awards for Disability Leadership 2021

Recipients were announced on Friday 3 December, International Day of People with Disability.

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These Awards reflect what is important to disabled people and the ways that we are effecting change and pursuing equality for our community. They recognise outstanding achievements by individuals, or disabled people’s organisations, who have significantly contributed to advancing the status of disabled people.

A large number of quality nominations were received, across all 7 Awards categories, showcasing the work of outstanding disability leaders in a wide range of fields.

The 2021 Recipients are showcased in a series of podcasts available via our YouTube channel.

Lesley Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement

• Helen Flinter-Leach (posthumous)
• Irene Gallagher
• Wenn Lawson – 2021 Recipient – Interview with Wenn 
• Katherine Gill

Rights Activism

• Chloe Polglaze – 2021 Recipient – Interview with Chloe
• Cassandra Grey

Inclusion

• George Ayoub
• Esha Oberoi
• Ruby Susan Mountford – 2021 Recipient – interview with Ruby

Innovation

• Shane Hryhorec – 2021 Recipient – interview with Shane

Social Impact

• Nikki Hind – 2021 Recipient – interview with Nikki
• Yasmine Gray
• Zac Chu

Change Making

• Iain Edwards
• Jenny Smith
• Kimberley Congram – 2021 Recipient – interview with Kimberley

Arts

• Michael Chan
• Duncan Steward
• Carol Taylor – 2021 Recipient – interview with Carol

FinalistBiosPhotos National Awards for Disability Leadership 2021