The 2025 Lime Connect Tom Wilson Leadership in Disability Award | Mar 4

Lime Connect proudly presents this annual award to honor a young professional with a disability who has demonstrated exceptional success and leadership in the disability space. Established in 2021, the award pays tribute to Tom Wilson—Lime Connect’s “first believer,” dedicated advocate, and board chair emeritus. After 15 years as a not-for-profit committed to reimagining disability in the workplace, Lime Connect introduced this award to recognize and celebrate emerging leaders making a meaningful impact.

Recipients of this prestigious award will:

• Participate in career-changing mentorship with a Lime Connect board member during their award year
• Be recognized, and receive the award, at a dinner with Lime’s global board, corporate partners, and Fellows in NYC (late July 2025, travel included)
• Be recognized, and share their story, at a “Fireside Chat” with Lime’s Canada board, corporate partners, and Lime Network members in Toronto (Spring, 2026, travel included)
• Receive recognition by Lime Connect and the broader disability and general communities through ongoing PR communications
• Serve as a role model and access additional opportunities to share your knowledge and experiences with Lime’s communities
• Be highlighted in Lime Connect marketing materials and website as the inaugural recipient
• Build community with previous and future Tom Wilson Leadership Awardees

Eligibility requirements:

• High potential/highly accomplished young professional (5-10 years in career)
• Individual with any type of disability In the U.S. or Canada Lives out “rebranding disability through achievement” through success in their profession and/or being outstanding in their field
• Has exhibited leadership, and/or serves as a role model, in the professional/corporate disability space

Registration details:

• Apply by Tuesday, March 4 at 11 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. PT
• Click here to register