The RNIB See Differently Awards, alongside headline sponsor Amazon Alexa, recognise and celebrate outstanding work to support people with sight loss.
A Milton Keynes mum has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of her social media account, BlindMumVsTheWorld.
Hannah Burgess, 24, was born with Albinism and Nystagmus and regularly posts content to help raise awareness of sight conditions.
Hannah has now been shortlisted in Best Social Media Impact Award. The award recognises someone who has used social media to break down barriers faced by blind or partially sighted people, or to galvanise support for a social issue.
On Nystagmus Awareness Day, Hannah posted on social media to raise awareness of the condition. A few months later, Hannah’s friend messaged her stating she thought her child also had Nystagmus. The child was later diagnosed with the eye condition which made Hannah realise she could help others if she started posting more.
Alongside Hannah’s online presence, she also visits schools to support blind and partially sighted children and those with albinism.
In relation to being shortlisted, Hannah, said: “This is unexpected but really nice. All I want to do is help people raise awareness for those living with sight loss. This nomination helps me realise I’m not doing too bad of a job.”
The RNIB See Differently Awards, which will be hosted by TV personality and entrepreneur, Amar Latif, will recognise and celebrate outstanding work to support people with sight loss. They aim to highlight the contributions being made to break down barriers and improve the world for people with sight loss.
RNIB CEO Matt Stringer said: “The RNIB See Differently Awards celebrate people who are dedicated to making the world a better place for blind and partially sighted people. Our shortlisted National Finalists are all brilliant and we wish them the best of luck.”
The awards will recognise exceptional individuals and teams across seven categories: Campaigner of the Year, Community Contributor of the Year, Best Social Media Impact of the Year, Team of the Year, Employer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year and the Design for Everyone Award.
The award winners will be announced at a ceremony which will take place at 8 Northumberland Avenue on 29 March 2022.
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