We’re pleased to announce the finalists in three categories of our Autism Gold Awards. The winners will be unveiled at our Rose Gold Gala Ball at the Shankly hotel, Liverpool, on 2 November. 

Judging took place during September and the independent judging panel was impressed by the number and standard of the entries.  

Our finalists are: 

Community hero award 

Tracey Lewis, owner of Alcatraz barbers in Bromborough 

James Larkman, Tesco security guard 

Dan Grace, youth football coach 

Staff excellence award 

Debbie Rudkin 

Pawel Hull 

Emma Crabb 

Alison Jones 

Ron Cooper 

Neil Murphy 

Carly Ashburner 

Peter Elton 

Champion of Champions award 

Celebrating the good work of our Autism Champions 

Everton FC 

Liverpool John Lennon airport 

The Tate, Liverpool 

Our winners will be unveiled at our Rose Gold Gala Ball at the Shankly Hotel on Friday 2 November.