Sense Awards winners 2024

We received more than 100 nominations for awards this year.

All our 2024 nominees are truly amazing and our judging panel, including influencer Shelby Lynch, playwright Matilda Feyisayo Ibini and fitness instructor Jaina Mistry, really struggled to identify the winners.

Our winners

Jamie Thompson – Person of the Year

Have you or someone you know had an exceptional year? Maybe they overcame a huge barrier, or reached a personal goal? We want to hear about it! This award is for a person who is deafblind and/or has complex needs, who has achieved something fantastic in the last 12 months.
Emily Swales – Young Person of the Year

Our Young Person of the Year Award is for someone under 18, who is deafblind and/or has complex needs, and has achieved something incredible this year.
Freddie and Bayleigh Spencer – Siblings of the Year

Siblings play a huge role in the lives and wellbeing of their disabled brothers and sisters. That’s why we celebrate them at the Sense Awards.
Bryanna Hewitson – Family Carer of the Year

Know a carer who’s especially resilient, determined or kind? This is the category for them.
Eden Byrne – Volunteer of the Year

This category is all about the tremendous commitment and dedication of Sense volunteers. Whether the nominee works in a Sense shop, volunteers on Sense Holidays or gives their time to support the charity in another way, we want to hear about them!
Dr Aimee Grant – Campaigner of the Year

Have you or someone you know started a viral social media campaign, racked up thousands of signatures on a petition, or met with an MP to discuss the challenges disabled people face? This award is for those who are fighting for change.
Lauren Rowles – Celebrity of the Year

This category is for the trail-blazing disabled celebrities who are making a household name for themselves, and advocating for disabled people everywhere.
Elle Jones – Fundraiser of the Year

Sense’s work wouldn’t be possible without our fundraisers. This award is for the people who’ve gone out of their way to support us.
India Morse – Influencer of the Year

Get ready to like and follow! Our Influencer of the Year is someone who’s using social media to raise awareness about disability (and creating ace content while they’re at it).
Lucy Edwards – Journalist of the Year

This award recognises boundary-pushing journalism that champions the voices of disabled people.
Virgin Media 02 – Partner of the Year and Active Charnwood – Community Partner of the Year

Amazing things happen when people work together with a shared vision. These two awards recognise organisations that have collaborated with Sense.