The Scope Awards were celebrated by Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, who emphasized that they showcase how the disabled community can achieve far more than what people often believe.
Chris, who is 47 years old and won the dance competition last year, received the award for Celebrity Role Model at the ceremony held last evening.
The comic remarked, "Being able to portray individuals like myself who have disabilities on major television programs is truly an honor. It also provides an opportunity to demonstrate to everyone watching that our capabilities extend far beyond what people often assume."
The visually impaired comedian hailing from Liverpool is presently touring across the UK and has triumphed over other notable personalities like advocate Sophie Morgan and artist Jordan Stephens to claim this accolade.
Chris progressively lost his vision because of a genetic disorder known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. He stated yesterday evening, "There truly aren’t any boundaries to what we can achieve." During his acceptance speech, he playfully added, “Even though someone else does handle the driving for me during this tour since certain tasks still require assistance.”
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The accolades ceremony held at the Kia Oval was emceed by renowned Hollywood star Adam Pearson, with honours going to a cohort of inspiring individuals who aim to foster an equitable future for those living with disabilities through their transformative efforts.
Included was Inkfire – the United Kingdom’s premier all-disabled graphic design firm established by married couple Imali and Cameron Chislett – which received the inclusionary workplace accolade.
Tailo — a reading platform tailored for neurodivergent students — was awarded the accessible product of the year, and Reverse the Ban York — a collective of advocates who campaigned tirelessly to remove the perpetual ban on blue badge holders from parking in York’s city center — received the community group accolade.
Complete List of Scope Awards Winners for 2025
Accessible Product – Taili by Estendio –
Famous Role Model – Chris McCausland
Community Group - Overturn the Ban in York
Journalist — Frances Ryan
Diverse Work Environment – Inkfire –
Social Media Influencer — Tumi Sotire
Media Snapshot – The Gathering –
Purple Innovator – Steph Blanco
Marketing Initiative – Crohn’s and Colitis UK
ThePurple Pioneer accolade, which recognizes a person for advancing disability equality within their local area, was awarded to Stephanie-Roxanne Blanco.
Stephanie serves as both a trustee and vice-chair of FND Dimensions, with the objective of establishing a network of support groups for individuals who have been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorders.
She advocates for disability equality through both her professional endeavors and her research. Her TEDx presentation on invisible disabilities has also shifted perceptions.
Shani Dhanda, who is leading this year's awards as the head judge, mentioned that these honors truly celebrate those championing disability equality.
She stated: "Every one of the nominees is significantly contributing to enhance the lives ofdisabled individuals, eliminate obstacles, and alter perceptions."
Scope Awards 2025
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The event honored the efforts of disabled individuals and groups in driving significant transformation.
Hosted by the BAFTA Nominated actor Adam Pearson was among those who celebrated the unsung heroes, remarkable accomplishments, and extraordinary honors of the disability community at the Kia Oval event.
The nine Scope Awards feature 38 nominees across various categories including Accessible Product, Celebrity Role Model, Community Group, Inclusive Workplace, Journalist, Marketing Campaign, Media Moment, Purple Pioneer, and Social Media Influencer.
Our victors exemplify the relentless efforts being made to eradicate disability inequality across numerous facets of society—from grassroots community organizations to high-profile TV celebrities and viral social media personalities.
'It is particularly difficult to be a disabled individual in the UK at this moment.'
That makes it even more crucial for our community to unite. To acknowledge and honor those working towards a future wheredisabled individuals can flourish and live genuinely.
Lyn Warren, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Evri—a supporter of these awards—expressed: "Being among such innovators is incredibly uplifting. My dedication lies in transforming Evri into a remarkable workplace for everyone, ensuring that accessibility and opportunities coexist."
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