Supporters
Extensive Support
From Government, disability interest groups, the media, hospitality organisations and sponsors
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The Blue Badge Access Awards enjoy wide-ranging support from Government, disability interest groups, the media, hospitality organisations and sponsors.

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Hear Ch4 Presenter Sophie Morgan discuss good and bad accessibility and how the Blue Badge Access Awards are a catalyst for change. Her naming and shaming examples are classic!!

Celebrities such as Mik Scarlet, Simon Minty (Gogglebox), Sophie Morgan and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson all add their support along with celebrity chefs Michael Caines and Jason Atherton.

Mik Scarlet, Journalist, broadcaster. musician, equality trainer, access consultant & co-CEO of Phab
Mik Scarlet, Journalist, broadcaster. musician, equality trainer, access consultant & co-CEO of Phab
Simon Minty, Gogglebox Star, Influencer & Dwarfism Advocate
Simon Minty, Gogglebox Star, Influencer & Dwarfism Advocate
Martin Williams, CEO of The Evolv Collection, is a multi-award-winning restaurant entrepreneur. His commitment to 'impact' initiatives & 'Best Employer' practices has set new standards in the hospitality sector where he is one of it's most influential figures. 
Tina Norden, Partner/Principal at Conran and Partners. An Interior Designer and Architect of hotel, restaurant, and boutique retail projects. She loves designing spaces that enhance the enjoyment of life.
Baroness Grey-Thompson, DBE, DL, is a Welsh life peeress, television presenter and former wheelchair racer.
Baroness Grey-Thompson, DBE, DL, is a Welsh life peeress, television presenter and former wheelchair racer.
Michael Caines, MBE, Chef/patron of Lympstone Manor holder of two Michelin stars for 18 consecutive years.
Michael Caines, MBE, Chef/patron of Lympstone Manor holder of two Michelin stars for 18 consecutive years.
Richmal Maybank, founded Seats At The Table & is a passionate advocate for neuroinclusion with over a decade of experience she now advises BBAA.
Chloe Schendel-Wilson co-founded The Disability Policy Centre, a dedicated think-tank focusing solely on disability policy. Prior to this, Chloe was a senior political advisor, advising Cabinet Ministers. 

Further endorsements from Tanni Grey-Thompson, Alistair Hignall and Jane Duncan, Past President of RIBA

“The work that BBAA are doing in celebrating and awarding our public venues, such as hotels and restaurants, is exceptional…..“My hope for tomorrow is that spaces are designed with consideration for all of people’s needs. Accessible, creative, beautiful, and above all, inclusive.” Michael Caines, Executive Chef, Lympstone Manor.

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