Today marks a very special moment for me, both personally and professionally. I am proud and humbled to officially launch the Jimmy Greer Awards.
These awards are named in memory of my dad, Jimmy Greer. To the world he may not have been a household name, but to those who knew him, he was unforgettable. He was a man of quiet strength, unwavering kindness and fierce loyalty. He championed fairness and inclusion long before it was fashionable or expected. He simply believed in doing the right thing and in making sure that people felt seen, heard, and valued.
My dad never sought recognition for his actions. He wasn’t the kind of man who wanted the spotlight. But he deserved it and so do so many others like him. That’s why these awards exist.
The Jimmy Greer Awards are here to celebrate the unsung heroes of disability inclusion and accessibility – the people who are making a difference, without any reward or formal acknowledgement. Their efforts may be part of their workplace, their community, or their own personal mission, but the common thread is this: they are not being paid to make inclusion happen. They are choosing to do it because it matters.
This is about recognising the change-makers. The people who put in the time, energy and heart to make the world more inclusive, even in small but meaningful ways.
There are two award categories:
- Workplace – for those driving positive change in businesses and organisations.
- Community – for those bringing inclusion to life in public spaces and neighbourhoods.
There can be multiple winners each year, because inclusion is never a competition – it’s about impact.
As Jimmy’s daughter, I could not be prouder that his legacy lives on in this way.
As Founder and CEO of Be #PeopleSmart, I’m honoured that we can host these awards to shine a light on people who truly deserve it.
Nominations are now open. You can nominate someone else, or you can put yourself forward. Often the hardest part is acknowledging our own contributions and we want to celebrate that too.
Please share this widely. If you only ever do one thing for me, let it be helping spread the word about the Jimmy Greer Awards. Together, we can make sure those quiet champions of inclusion are finally seen.
This one’s for you Pops. 💜
You can find all the details and nomination forms on the awards webpage.