About us

The Autism Hero Awards was handed over to Anna Kennedy OBE by its founder Jo Kirton Salmon in 2016 where Anna presented the awards for Wales. Jo wanted to hand over the awards to Anna, so she could expand the event and share the event further.

Every year, we seek to acknowledge the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals, teams and organisations who have proved excellence, dedication and commitments to impacting lives that have been making a real difference in the world of autism. This honourable occasion was a unique opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals, teams and organisations who have proved excellence, dedication and commitments to impacting lives that have been making a real difference.

Anna Kennedy Online is dedicated to promoting the inclusion and equality of children and adults with an autism spectrum condition throughout society. The charity promotes its mission of disability equality by developing and sponsoring training, by raising awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and also by its advocacy efforts with and on behalf of people with an autism spectrum condition.

All proceeds for the evening will be donated to the Anna Kennedy Online Charity to continue its dynamic work in raising Autism awareness within society.For more information about what we do, please click here 

The Autism Hero Awards recognise the extraordinary achievements of people that show dedication, commitment and courage of all the nominees and winners is inspirational. The awards are a great way to celebrate these accomplishments and unforgotten heroes and what life changing impacts are made on people’s lives”. 

Anna Kennedy OBE