Announcing the Celebrating Neurodiversity Award Winners of 2023

The Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards 2023 proved to be an outstanding success, shining a spotlight on the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals across the neurodivergent community. 

This year’s awards highlighted stories of resilience, innovation, and empowerment, inspiring a sense of unity and acceptance. With a diverse array of nominees and winners from various backgrounds and fields, the event underscored the importance of embracing neurodiversity as a valuable asset to society. 

Below is a list of all of the winners and highly commended nominees:

Stereotype Buster:

Winner- Elizabeth Bonker

Highly Commended- Becca Lory Hector

Inclsuive Technology:

Winner- Cubbie

Neurodivergent Young Achiever of the Year:

Winner- Swarit Gopalan

Highly Commended- Lauren Gilbert

Rising Star:

Winner- Puneet Singhal

Highly Commended- Kala Omeiza

Neurodiversity Research:

Winner- Maddie Groom, Camilla Babbage and team

Highly Commended- Daniel Jones

Inclusion Project:

Winner 1- Black SEN Mamas

Winner 2- Special Needs Jungle Intersectionality Panel

Inclusive Education Winner:

Winner- Smithdown Primary School

Highly Commended- Stomping Grounds

Community Choice:

Winner- Remi Ray

Inclusive Employer:

Winner- Ubisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington

Highly Commended- Babcock International

Neurodivergent Achiever of the Year:

Winner- Jason Arday

Highly Commended- Lewis Capaldi

Congratulations to all of the winners and highly commended individuals, as well as all of the nominees! 

Thank you to all of our event sponsors, category sponsors and the Institute of Physics, who hosted the event. And, our wonderful hosts Nicky and Kirsty Campbell, who kept us all entertained! 

A massive thank you to Attendable who helped to organise the event, alongside all of the GW team who were involved and worked tirelessly to bring the Awards to life. 

A final thank you to every single person who tuned in to the live stream or attended the event. And, to those who supported the event in any shape or form. We could not do this without you!