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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.

2018 Winners15 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

    Sibling of the Year

    • Sarah Yasini
  • 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
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