On Friday night we gathered to celebrate our third annual Autism Together Awards…
It was a fantastic occasion with a superb atmosphere, as staff from across our services came together to enjoy the party and the deserved recognition for their wonderful work across the past 12 months.
New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion was the venue – as we returned to the location of our first AT Awards – and many staff commented that our Awards events just keep getting better each year!
The occasion was again expertly hosted by that most recognisable voice of Merseyside radio, Leanne Campbell. We also had time during the ceremony to thank our departing CEO, Richard Whitby, for all his work over the past three years – not least starting these awards in the first place!
No sooner had the awards been given out, it was DJ time, and as the music started the dance floor immediately filled up. Everyone partied on into the night as the tunes kept coming.
Special thanks to everyone behind the scenes, who worked so hard in advance and on the night to make it such a wonderful evening.
We’ll be sharing full galleries of images and video content over the coming week. But first, we’d like to recognise and congratulate all our winners and nominees.
Here is the full list of our finalists, with the winners highlighted in bold…Â
Team Impact Award
Day Support Worker of the Year
Rishi Thulasiraman, The FernsÂ
Night Support Worker of the Year
Dedicated Service Award
Manager of the Year
Lorraine Taylor, Raby Gardens
Mike Christiansen, Bromborough Pool Gardens (Area 3)
Vicki Loney, Nelson’s Croft
Direct Support Staff Member of the Year
Learner of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Non-Direct Support Staff Member Of The Year
Putting People First Award
Business Supporter Of The Year
West Wallasey Fleet Hire
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CEO Shining Star Awards
Non-Direct Care – Carolyn FarthingÂ
Scroll down to check out our 2026 Awards Programme.
See you next year!
