National Independent Living Awards 2011 - Take your curtain call!

In recognition of the difficult times facing all of us, we at Breakthrough UK, this year thought we'd take a more innovative approach to the awards and save costs while at the same time save some of our valuable carbon footprint.

This year we are proud to present a 'virtual' award ceremony in recognition of the winners. For more information, see our conditions of entry

This year's categories are:

• Overall Independent Living Initiative
• Accessible Transport
• Good Practice in Employing Disabled People (Larger Organisations in the Public or Private Sectors)
• Good Practice in Employing Disabled People (SMEs in the Public or Private Sectors)
• Good Practice in Employing Disabled People (Voluntary and Community groups, Social Enterprises and Charities)
• Peer Support
• Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year
• Public Sector Engagement – for public sector organisations that proactively engage with disabled people in the development of policies, practices and services
• Accessible Communities – for organisations or partnerships that have built or modified housing or public spaces to be more accessible
• Tackling Disability Hate Crime – for organisations or projects that can demonstrate a real and positive impact on victims of disability hate crime, harassment or victimisation

Further details of the categories can be found on the Categories page.

Why enter?

The National Independent Living Awards showcase organisations and individuals that excel in supporting Independent Living and meet category criteria.

Winning organisations will receive a piece of specially commissioned glass artwork designed by the well-known artist Anne Smith. A certificate will also be presented and winners will be entitled to use the Breakthrough 2011 National ILA logo for a whole year (shown below).

How to enter:

If you are interested in nominating an organisation, please download a nomination form and the terms and conditions:

Download the ILA 2011 Nomination Form (Word doc)

Download the ILA 2011 Nomination Form (Text only)

Download the Conditions of Entry (Word doc)