The Stars of Learning Disability and Autism Awards

This award recognises employers who provide outstanding services for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Celebrating organisations that prioritise person-centred care, foster supportive environments, and empower individuals through high-quality, inclusive services. Honouring those who lead by example, ensuring excellence in workforce development, service delivery, and meaningful community engagement that enhances the lives of the people they support.

This award recognises outstanding support workers who provide truly person-centred care and support, ensuring individuals feel valued, empowered, and supported in their daily lives. Celebrating those who go above and beyond in fostering independence, respect, and dignity. Honouring professionals who demonstrate compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to enriching the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism

This award recognises senior leaders who drive meaningful improvements in learning disability and autism support through strategic vision and influence. Celebrating individuals who lead with integrity, inspire progress, and shape transformative services. Honouring professionals who create innovative policies, champion equity, and set the standard for leadership excellence in care and advocacy.

This award recognises HR leaders who shape organisational culture, staff wellbeing, and employee experience. Celebrating those who implement effective policies and inclusive practices that create a positive workplace environment. Honouring individuals who lead with integrity, ensuring teams feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care while driving excellence across learning disability and autism support services.

This award recognises professionals with exceptional expertise in autism support who create environments where autistic people thrive. Celebrating those who tailor care approaches to individual needs, advocate for autism-friendly practices, and promote sensory inclusivity. Honouring individuals who lead the way in understanding, supporting, and empowering autistic people through innovative, compassionate, and person-centred solutions.

This award recognises nurses who provide expert, compassionate care while advocating for better health outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Celebrating professionals who ensure accessible healthcare, tackle inequalities, and deliver specialist support that improves lives. Honouring those who demonstrate clinical excellence, commitment, and leadership in promoting dignity, independence, and well-being in nursing practice.

This award recognises trainers who educate, empower, and inspire professionals in learning disability and autism support. Celebrating individuals who deliver innovative, engaging, and impactful training that strengthens knowledge, skills, and confidence. Honouring those who shape workforce development, drive excellence in care, and ensure that professionals are equipped to provide the highest standards of support.

This award recognises individuals with lived experience who actively shape better services, policies, and public understanding. Celebrating those who use their personal experiences to educate, advocate, and drive change. Honouring individuals who challenge stigma, amplify voices, and ensure that learning disability and autism support is informed by real-life expertise.

This award recognises individuals who uplift others through positivity, hope, and joy. Celebrating those who bring light to the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring that support is filled with encouragement and warmth. Honouring professionals who foster a sense of happiness, inspiration, and emotional well-being in all they do.

This award recognises advocates and self-advocacy groups who fight for visibility, rights, and greater opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Celebrating those who challenge injustice, raise awareness, and ensure communities become more inclusive. Honouring individuals and groups who lead campaigns, shape policy, and elevate voices that deserve to be heard.

This award recognises individuals who are new to the sector and make an immediate, outstanding impact. Celebrating newcomers who demonstrate natural skill, compassion, and dedication in their work, quickly adapting to the challenges and responsibilities of care. Honouring professionals who bring fresh energy, new perspectives, and a commitment to delivering person-centred, values-driven support.

This award recognises registered managers who transform lives and services through skilled leadership and person-centred approaches. Celebrating those who promote excellence in care, support professional development, and ensure services are effective and inclusive. Honouring managers who balance operational expertise with compassion, providing stability, guidance, and inspiration to their teams and the people they support.

This award recognises high-performing teams who demonstrate exceptional collaboration and values-led care. Celebrating those who work together to create meaningful, lasting impact, ensuring people with learning disabilities and autism receive outstanding support. Honouring teams who model inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in service delivery while inspiring others through their commitment to best practices.

This award recognises directors who shape services with strategic, compassionate, and forward-thinking leadership. Celebrating individuals who drive innovation, foster inclusive workplace culture, and champion high-quality care. Honouring those who ensure positive organisational outcomes through visionary leadership, setting new standards in learning disability and autism support while inspiring staff and stakeholders.

This award recognises organisations that excel in recruitment and retention strategies, ensuring a strong, motivated, and well-supported workforce. Celebrating those who create opportunities for professional development and staff engagement while fostering a culture of collaboration. Honouring leaders who nurture team potential, champion skills development, and secure long-term workforce sustainability through values-driven employment practices.

This award recognises outreach workers who champion inclusion and access within communities, ensuring people with learning disabilities and autistic people are fully engaged in society. Celebrating those who drive meaningful change, create opportunities, and remove barriers to participation. Honouring professionals who strengthen connections, build understanding, and empower individuals through outreach and advocacy work.

This award recognises individuals or teams who introduce groundbreaking ideas, transforming support and care through innovation. Celebrating those who create new technologies, strategies, and solutions that enhance independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. Honouring professionals who push boundaries, challenge conventional approaches, and ensure services evolve to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism.

This award recognises teams who model true collaboration between professionals and people with lived experience. Celebrating those who embed co-production in service design, policy-making, and advocacy, ensuring inclusive, meaningful change. Honouring organisations that prioritise shared decision-making, valuing the insights of people with learning disabilities and autism as co-creators of progress.

This award recognises projects that strengthen community connections, promoting inclusion and accessibility. Celebrating initiatives that break down barriers and create welcoming environments for people with learning disabilities and autism. Honouring organisations that build supportive communities, enable engagement, and ensure that local areas become places where everyone belongs.

This award recognises individuals who have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism. Celebrating those whose long-term contributions have shaped services, policy, and practice. Honouring professionals who have demonstrated lifelong commitment, advocacy, and leadership, leaving a lasting legacy in the sector.