This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in advancing best practices, policies, and outcomes for Children with disabilities, development difference, and neurodivergence. The recipient will have shown exceptional vision, advocacy, and dedication, driving meaningful change within their organisation, community, or sector.

This award honours a small organisation (fewer than 50 employees) that has made a significant impact on improving outcomes for Children with disabilities, development difference, neurodivergence, and their families. The organisation will have demonstrated excellence in service delivery, innovation, and collaboration, setting a benchmark for others in the sector.

This award recognises a large organisation (50 or more employees) that has excelled in delivering high-quality services, fostering inclusion, and driving systemic change to enhance the lives of Children with disabilities, development difference, neurodivergence, and their families. The recipient will have demonstrated strong leadership, innovation, and sector-wide influence.

This award acknowledges an outstanding professional working directly with children and families. The recipient will have demonstrated excellence in practice, deep commitment to person-centred approaches, and a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing and development of Children with disabilities, development difference, and neurodivergence.

This award celebrates a researcher whose work has made a substantial contribution to evidence-based practices, policy development, or service improvements for Children with disabilities, development difference, and neurodivergence. The recipient’s research will have had a demonstrable impact on shaping the future of inclusive support systems.

This award recognises an individual, organisation, or initiative that has significantly advanced inclusion for Children with disabilities, development difference, and neurodivergence. The recipient will have championed accessibility, equity, and participation, fostering a more inclusive society where every child can thrive.

This award honours an individual, organisation, or project that has introduced an innovative approach to improving outcomes for Children with disabilities, development difference, and neurodivergence. The recipient will have demonstrated creative problem solving, new methodologies, or technological advancements that have transformed practices and positively impacted children and families.