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Heartfelt congratulations to all our Autism Hero Award winners! Your dedication and compassion make a significant difference, and you truly embody what it means to be a hero.

2026 Winners

14 winners
  • Award Category

    Human Animal Bond Award

    • Anais Meaker & Misha
  • Award Category

    Charity Supporter of the Year Award

    • Mr. Kieron Lee
  • Award Category

    Special Recognition Award

    • Dr Carol Stott
  • Award Category

    Celebrity Role Model Award

    • Bradley Riches
  • Award Category

    Creative Arts & Media Award

    • Charlotte Faulconbridge
  • Award Category

    Young Person of the Year Award

    • Evan Barnwell
  • Award Category

    Personal Achievement Award

    • Jack Roberts
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Community Award

    • Ty Bowring
  • Award Category

    The Lifetime Award

    • Jonathan Andrews
  • Award Category

    Parent/Carer Award

    • Javanna Jack-Blake
  • Award Category

    Leading Business Award

    • Craig Henderson
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Education Award

    • Danny Yates
  • Award Category

    People’s Autism Hero Award

    • Aimee Bradley

2023 Winners

14 winners
  • Award Category

    Creative Arts & Media Award

    • Dez Loveartpix
  • Award Category

    Personal Achievement Award

    • Cory Chapman
  • Award Category

    Lifetime Award

    • James Punch
  • Award Category

    Leading Business of the Year Award

    • Lee Chambers
  • Award Category

    Charity Supporters of the Year

    • Ethan Khumalo
    • Aston Avery
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Community Award

    • Jade Cook
  • Award Category

    Parent/Carer of the Year Award

    • Dan Harris
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Education of the Year Award

    • Rob Patterson
  • Award Category

    Young Person of the Year Award

    • Kaydi Scottsville
  • Award Category

    Support Group of the Year Award

    • Axia-ASD Post Diagnostic Support Group
  • Award Category

    People’s Hero Award

    • Sylvia Mochabo
  • Award Category

    Special Achievement Award

    • Pamela Aculey

2021 Winners

14 winners
  • Award Category

    Lifetime Achiever Award

    • Debbie Marshall
  • Award Category

    Creative Arts and Media Award

    • Samantha Grierson
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Education Award

    • Somerset School
  • Award Category

    Leading Business Award

    • Teach Rex
  • Award Category

    Online Social Network Award

    • Kent Autistic Trust
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Community Award

    • Sutton EHCP Crisis
  • Award Category

    Special Recognition Award

    • Bryan Chandler
  • Award Category

    Young Person of the Year Award

    • Bobby Trundley
  • Award Category

    People’s Autism Hero Award

    • Jane Green
  • Award Category

    Personal Achievement Award

    • Grace Parr
  • Award Category

    Parent/Carer Award

    • Imogen Robson-Hemmings
  • Award Category

    Support Group of the Year Award

    • Jane Green
  • Award Category

    Charity Supporter of the Year

    • Giuliana Wheater

2018 Winners

15 winners
  • Award Category

    Charity Supporter of the Year

    • Adrijana Owen
  • Award Category

    Special Recognition Award

    • Paula McGowan #JusticeforOliver
  • Award Category

    Top Education Award

    • Melanie Whitfield
  • Award Category

    Lifetime Achiever Award

    • Lesley Fisher
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Community Award

    • Steve Whitmore
    • Libby Hill
  • Award Category

    Parent/Carer Award

    • Rebecca Taylor
  • Award Category

    Leading Business Award

    • Toby Gorniak
  • Award Category

    Entrepreneurial Award

    • Oliver Wendt PHD
  • Award Category

    Creative Arts and Media Award

    • Kathryn Tonkiss
  • Award Category

    Top Journalism Award

    • Steven Downes
  • Award Category

    People’s Autism Hero Award

    • Vicki Taylor
  • Award Category

    Personal Achievement Award

    • Dr Mickey Mayhew
  • Award Category

    Online Social Network Award

    • Chris Bonello

2017 Winners

11 winners
  • Award Category

    Special Recognition Award

    • Jaco Mylan
  • Award Category

    Healthcare Professional Award

    • Sally Glossop
  • Award Category

    People’s Hero Award

    • Charlie Matthews
  • Award Category

    Online Social Network Award

    • Gemious Ltd
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Achievement Award in Sport

    • Sandro Ballesteros
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Achievement Award

    • Siarlot Hall
  • Award Category

    Outstanding Community Award

    • Donna Swan
  • Award Category

    Parent/Carer Award

    • Amanda West
  • Award Category

    Leading Business Award

    • Berkeley Homes
  • Award Category

    Personal Achievement Award

    • Sam Storey
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