Nation’s autism heroes celebrated at The Autism Hero Awards 2018

The Radisson Blue Portman Hotel in Central London played host to the annual Autism Hero Awards at the weekend.

The hotel was awash with members of the autism community who all arrived looking very smart and ready for their red carpet entrance. The guests enjoyed arrival drinks and a delicious three-course meal ahead of the opening performances.

It was the Pineapple Performing Arts school that opened the evening with a fantastic dance routine, and they were followed by some stars of this year’s Autism’s Got Talent show; Matthew Shelton, Calvin Glen and Charlotte Fieldson whose performances had the audience on their feet giving a standing ovation.

But then it was time to settle down and get on with the important business of presenting the awards. A total of twelve awards were handed out.

• Outstanding Education Award – Melanie Whitfield
• Sibling of the Year Award – Sarah Yasini
• Creative Arts and Media Award – Kathryn Tonkiss
• Lifetime Achiever Award – Lesley Fisher
• Top Journalism Award Steve Downes
• Outstanding Community Award – Libby Hill and Steve Whitmore  (tie)
• Peoples Autism Hero Award – Vicki Taylor
• Parent/Carer Award – Rebecca Taylor
• Personal Achievement Award- Micheal Mayhew
• Leading Business Award – Toby Gorniak
• Online Social Network Award – Chris Bonello
• Entrepreneurial Award – Oliver Wendt PhD
• Special Recognition Award – Paula Mc Gowan #JusticeforOliver
• Charity Volunteer of the Year – Adrijana Owen

Anna Kennedy OBE of organisers AnnaKennedyOnline told Charity Today: “The Autism Hero Awards recognise the extraordinary achievements of people that show dedication, commitment and courage of all the nominees and winners is inspirational. The awards are a great way to celebrate these accomplishments and unforgotten heroes and what life-changing impacts are made on people’s lives.”

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