RNIB See Differently Awards celebrate inspiring and innovative work to support people with sight loss
A number of people and organisations from across the UK who have worked to make the world a more inclusive place for blind and partially sighted people were celebrated at the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) See Differently Awards.
- The RNIB See Differently Awards, alongside headline sponsor Amazon Alexa, recognise and celebrate outstanding work to support people with sight loss.
- Hosted by TV personality and entrepreneur Amar Latif
- Presenters included Jeff Brazier, Andrea Begley & Victoria Smurfit
A number of people and organisations from across the UK who have worked to make the world a more inclusive place for blind and partially sighted people were celebrated at the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) See Differently Awards.
Hosted by TV personality and entrepreneur, Amar Latif, the awards, which took place at 8 Northumberland Avenue in central London, recognised exceptional individuals and teams across eight categories.
Presenting the awards were TV presenter and People’s Postcode Lottery Ambassador, Jeff Brazier and The Voice UK winner and disability advocate, Andrea Begley who also performed a musical set. Paralympian Chris Skelley, MP for Battersea, Marsha de Cordova, disability advocate Dr Amit Patel, comedian Georgie Morrell and journalist and content creator, Lucy Edwards.
The RNIB See Differently Awards celebrated the amazing stories and achievements of so many fantastic people. I want to thank all our nominees for their commitment and energy, and for inspiring others. “Congratulations to all our See Differently Award winners, they are a shining example of how we can all work together to make the world a more inclusive place for blind and partially sighted people.
Amar Latif said: “It was an incredible honour and pleasure to host the RNIB See Differently Awards. I really enjoyed it as I am visually impaired, and I know how tough it can be. It was so special to recognise amazing work that has been done for the sight loss community.”
The RNIB See Differently Awards, alongside headline sponsor Amazon Alexa, recognise and celebrate outstanding work to support people with sight loss. They aim to highlight the contributions being made to break down barriers and improve the world for people with sight loss.
The shortlisted finalists were awarded across eight categories: Campaigner of the Year, sponsored by Mastercard, Community Contributor of the Year, sponsored by Santen, Best Social Media Impact of the Year, sponsored by Pantene, Team of the Year, Employer of the Year, sponsored by Thomas Pocklington Trust, Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Bayer, and the Design for Everyone Award, sponsored by Kellogg’s. A 6th Duke of Westminster Lifetime Achievement Award was also presented.
Two Special Acknowledgment Awards were also presented on the night to shortlisted finalists, Sekha Hall (Campaigner of the Year category) and Cardiff VI Rugby (Team of the Year category). Sekha’s visually impaired partner, Cleveland tragically died after falling from a train station platform that didn’t have tactile paving and Sekha was acknowledged for his campaigning work to prevent further platform fatalities. Cardiff VI Rugby received an acknowledgement in recognition of their work to involve blind and partially sighted people in the sport.
