
This category is open to organisations where disability inclusion is visibly owned and championed at board and executive level. Qualifying evidence includes executive sponsorship, published commitments, transparent reporting, governance structures, accountability measures, and demonstrable organisation-wide progress linked to leadership direction. It is particularly suited to large corporates, PLCs, public bodies and mission-driven organisations seeking to evidence that inclusion is strategically embedded, not simply operationally delivered.
Disability Inclusive Leadership Award

Supporting evidence requirements must cover:
A. The Problem
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What barrier existed?
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Who was affected?
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How was impact measured before?
B. Action
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What was changed?
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Who was involved (especially disabled people)?
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What budget / governance / ownership exists?
C. Impact
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What changed in metrics?
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What changed in experience?
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What changed in risk, performance, or outcomes?
D. Sustainability
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Is this long term, or a one-off?
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How is it governed, funded, monitored to ensure continuation?
E. Proof
Must demonstrate 2–3 of:
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User feedback
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Internal metrics
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Audit results
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Policy/process screenshots
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Independent validation
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Before/after comparisons
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