Who Decides on the Winners

The Award will be judged by an independent panel of people who have continually demonstrated their commitment to disability equality through their life and work. 

This judging panel is made up of male and female role models with and without disabilities, representing different industries and areas of life. Some of our judges might be shortlisted for an Award. They will not be judging the categories they have been nominated in. All judges will have to declare where they may have a conflict of interest to keep the process open and fair

When Do Nominations Open

Nominations are open from 1st September to 31st October each year.

Who Can Nominate

Everyone is eligible to nominate.

Who Can Be Nominated

  1. Men and Women with disabilities (from the age of 18) can be nominated.
  2. For the award ‘Outstanding Contribution By A Young Person’ the age limit shall be from 10-17.
  3. Public/Private Companies, Organizations, Institutions which employ persons with disabilities and/or develop new digital or assistive technology products or innovatively use existing technology
  4. They must fit into one of the 12 categories mentioned above.

How Do Nominations Works

Please use the nominations form provided on the ABLE PAKISTAN AWARD website.
In case you find the online form difficult to use, you can also download it, fill it in, and email it to award@ablepakistan.com.

What Criteria Will The Judging Panel Use To Judge The Winners

Each category will be shortlisted by an internal panel. The panel will review the nominations against the following key judging criteria:

The winners will be chosen from the shortlist by an independent judging panel with a range of expertise in different areas.

What Do The Winners Win?

The benefits for the winners are:

  • They will join a celebrated network of other successful people who commit to finding opportunities to support each other in their further pursuit of justice, equality and excellence.
  • ABLE PAKISTAN will open their networks and will try to ensure speaking opportunities for the winners.
  • ABLE PAKISTAN communications team will promote the winners’ stories via media and online work, ensuring they and their projects get more of the public attention they deserve.
  • They will receive a certificate, a physical award, and a cash reward.