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Northern Ireland Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2026 National Finalists announced

The Great Autism Practice Award 

Claire Austin, National Autistic Society Belfast Day Service

National Autistic Society Day Service Team, National Autistic Society NI

Emma McAneaney, Autism Initiatives

David McLaughlin, Brothers Autism 

Cara McShane, Newry Mourne and Down District Council

The Right 4 U Team, The Cedar Foundation

Magdalena Sobonova, Brothers Autism

PBS team, Positive Futures 

The Employer Award 

Brothers Autism 

Donnelly Care Group

Informing Choices NI

Mainstay DRP

The Newcomer Award 

Polly Adgey, Direct Healthcare 24 ltd

Lauren Baker, Praxis care

Caoimhe Murray, The Cedar Foundation

The Support Worker Award (Independent) 

Raymond Davidson, Praxis Care

Lynn Kennedy, Positive Futures 

Ashleigh Martin, Four G Day Opportunities Service

Stacey Osborne, Four G Ltd

Kyra Stewart, Four G ltd

The Support Worker Award (NFP)

Ruby Courtney, Ellis Court

Sabrina Ghosh, Mainstay DRP

Colm Gilmore, Autism Initiatives

Linda Greer, Autism Initiatives

Robert McCartney, Autism Initiatives 

Marissa McQuiston, Autism Initiatives

Samantha Nesbitt, Autism Initiatives

Rebecca, Solas autism charity NI

The Manager Award 

Claire Austin, National Autistic Society NI

Brenda Campbell, Autism Initiatives

Orlagh Dillon, Autism Initiatives 

Chelsea Lewis, The Cedar Foundation

Cara McNamee, Positive Futures 

The Senior Manager Award

Mark Breslin, Informing Choices NI

Chelsea Lewis, The Cedar Foundation 

Jonathan Walker, Four G Ltd

Maria Waugh, Autism Initiatives

The Making a Difference Award (Individual)

Denise Callaghan, Praxis Care

Sean Downey, Bolster Community

Sarah Jane Mowbry, Mainstay DRP

Kelly Kerr, Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Lynsey McClelland, The Cedar Foundation 

David McLaughlin, Brothers Autism 

Cara McShane, Newry Down and Mourne District Council

Jonathan Walker, Four G 

The Making a Difference Award (Team)

Healthier Me Ambassadors, Mencap NI

Here to Help Team, SJOG

Live Connected

Staff Team of Bungalows 143G/D – West Belfast Living Options, The Cedar Foundation

The Menopause Project, Informing Choices NI

The Breaking Down Barriers Award 

Letasha Agg, Eden Social Education Centre Adult Learning Disability Team

Michael Craig, Autism Initiatives

Kayleigh Hughes, Mainstay DRP

David McLaughlin, Brothers Autism 

Barbara Sloan, Autism Initiatives Group

Susie Vint, Ashton Community Trust

“Caring for our world project team”, Positive Futures and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful

The Sporting Chance Award 

DJ Elite Coaching, Sports Coaching

Cara McShane, Autism splash and swim

Kevin Molloy, NHSCT

The Positive Behaviour Support Award 

Caroline McClean, Autism Initiatives

The Mews, The Cedar Foundation

John Turner, National Autistic Society NI

The Supporting People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Award

40 Clon Dara Team, Praxis Care

Twisel Lodge Residential Home, The Cedar Foundation

David McLaughlin, Brothers Autism

The Award for Outstanding Contribution 

Linda Davidson, Autism Initiatives

Four G

Dr Agnes Lunny OBE, Positive Futures 

David McLaughlin, Brothers Autism 

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The awards represent all areas of care and support
for people with learning disabilities and autism within the care sector,
whether it be young or older people,
supporting people in their own homes,
the residential care sector or the voluntary sectors.
From frontline staff such as care workers and
care managers to people who have made an impact
in other ways such as training and innovation.
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