About the Awards
The Jimmy Greer Awards honour people around the world whose efforts – big or small – help create better disability inclusion and accessibility, either in their workplace or their community.
They are for those who often go unrecognised, yet are taking steps to make a real difference.
There are many people who take the time and give their energy, though it is not ‘their job’ to do so and it can feel like a lonely place at times. These awards are intended to show those making a difference that they are seen, they are appreciated and they are amazing human beings.
These awards are in honour of the late Jimmy Greer, the father of our Founder, Jodie Greer. Jimmy was always a big supporter of our work and a keen ally for inclusion and accessibility.
Timeline
- 1 October – Nominations open
- 28 February – Nominations close
- March – Winners selected
- Jimmy Greer Day (2 April) – Winners announced
Award Categories
Workplace Award
Recognising those who take action to improve disability inclusion and accessibility within their workplace.
This could be someone who voluntarily raises awareness, someone who is an active volunteer in an employee network, or someone who takes the time to educate their team and others even though they don’t work directly in the inclusion space.
Winners will also be acknowledged internally by a senior or inclusion focused colleague.
Community Award
Recognising those who take action to improve disability inclusion and accessibility in their community.
This could be someone who runs voluntary events, who has voluntarily helped local businesses to be more accessible, who has run local campaigns to raise awareness, or someone who has achieved local inclusion and access improvements through their efforts and tenacity.
Where possible, a community leader may also present a certificate.
Eligibility and Criteria
- The inclusion or accessibility actions taken must be unpaid.
- There must be a tangible impact – what changed, who benefited?
- Nominees must not already have received an award for these efforts.
- Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.
What Winners Receive
- Digital certificate for sharing and printing.
- Feature on the Winners webpage.
- Notification to a workplace or community contact.
- A full year of access to the PaSHN community space.
Nominate Someone (or Yourself)
Workplace award nomination form.
Community award nomination form.
If you experience any accessibility barriers with the nomination process please reach out to us and we will work with you to address them.
Your Questions Answered
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. Being a change maker can feel lonely – we’re here to let people know they are seen and appreciated.
Do actions need to be big?
No. We’re looking for real, tangible steps intended to make life more equitable for everyone.
What locations are eligible?
Nominations are welcome from anywhere in the world.
Will my data be shared?
We only use your information provided to run the awards. If your nominee is a winner, we’ll notify the workplace or community contact you provide. You get to choose whether we inform them if was you that recognised their efforts.