Jasper Loten and Rosie Gardner have been announced as the winners of the Claire Campbell Outstanding Achievement Awards 2025.

Sarah Adedeji, Sam Callaghan and Harriet Rice and the Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) London Team have also been honoured for their huge efforts as they are announced as Highly Commended recipients.

Plus, in recognition of her dedication to supporting countless families with deaf children and the professionals who support them, Elizabeth Tyszkiewicz has presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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The awards were launched in 2023 in tribute to Claire, a mum of three, two of whom are profoundly deaf, honouring her legacy championing the vital need for early and effective support for deaf children to achieve their potential. Claire was, and remains, a source of inspiration to many families with deaf children across the UK and internationally.

This year’s awards reflect Claire’s dedication, celebrate the diversity of deafness and continue to challenge expectations of what deaf children and young people can achieve. They recognise young people who have gone above and beyond to prove deaf children can achieve their potential and the adults who have supported them.

The finalists for the awards were announced in early November 2025, with strong nominations for children, young people and adults from across the UK who are going above and beyond to ensure more deaf children have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.

Claire’s husband and Awards judge, Chris Campbell, said:

“I am thrilled that each year these awards and all the nominees are getting stronger and stronger making my job harder and harder. Claire would be as delighted as I am to see these young deaf people defying the expectations put on them and the amazing adults who support them. These awards are a true celebration of the diversity of deafness and what is possible. Congratulations to all of the worthy winners and fantastic nominees.”

Jasper Loten winner of the Children and Young Person Outstanding Achievement Award

Nominated by his Headteacher.

Jasper has grown from having no speech at age three to being able to listen and speak with the support of Auditory Verbal therapy, going on to excel academically and becoming an amazing advocate for deaf awareness. He has thrived in Army Cadets, earned his Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, qualified as a lifeguard as well as becoming Head Prefect at his school Mary Hare – the largest school for deaf children in the UK. Currently studying A Levels in Economics, IT, and Maths, alongside an Extended Project Qualification, Jasper represents his school at public events and his commitment to the school’s values of being Ready, Respectful, Safe, and Successful have made him a role model for younger pupils. Beyond academics, Jasper has demonstrated exceptional leadership and advocacy. He represented the UK at the AG Bell LOFT program in Washington DC, has spoken at the Houses of Parliament to champion deaf awareness, and been interviewed for radio and television.

On receiving his award Jasper said: "I am honored and humbled to be recognised for Claire Campbell Award.  I am grateful to all those who have supported me throughout, the award is for them as much me."

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Rosie Gardner winner of the Adult Outstanding Achievement Award

Nominated by families with deaf children and healthcare professionals.

Rosie Gardner is Northern Ireland’s first qualified Auditory Verbal (AV) Therapist and a true pioneer. After a distinguished career as a Teacher of the Deaf and head of service, Rosie trained as an AV Therapist, determined to make Auditory Verbal therapy accessible to families across Northern Ireland and beyond. Her trailblazing efforts have given families the chance to access AV therapy locally, but her reach is international - supporting healthcare professionals working with deaf children in Africa, fundraising for schools and promoting newborn hearing screening and training. Her motto, “shoot for the stars and you’ll land on the moon,” reflects her belief that deaf children should never be limited by low expectations, including those with additional needs. One parent said: “Rosie has sprinkled her stardust on all those lucky enough to meet her and her legacy will shine for generations to come.”

On accepting her award Rosie said: "I feel honoured and humbled to receive this award. Deaf children deserve to have the same opportunities in life as hearing children and I know that being ambitious about their potential is key to ensuring deaf children can thrive ready to start school and beyond.”

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Sam Callaghan: Highly Commended Children and Young Person Outstanding Achievement Award

Sam was born deaf and learned to listen and talk with Auditory Verbal therapy and now campaigns tirelessly for others to have the same support and opportunities he has had. He has met and shared his story with MPs, helped secure and attended parliamentary debates, and spoken to government ministers to call for investment in AV therapy so more deaf children like him can access it. As well as being interviewed for radio and television news. Sam has also conducted interviews for YouTube and Sky including with astronaut Tim Peake and looking at the introduction of a GCSE in British Sign Language.

Sam said: "I am honoured and incredibly grateful to be highly commended at the Claire Campbell Awards. Auditory Verbal therapy is what allows me to live the way I do now and I will never be able to thank AVUK as much is they deserve. I really want to continue to speak to as many people as possible to improve access to Auditory Verbal therapy to many more deaf children like me to give them the same opportunities that I am lucky enough to have.”

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Sarah Adedeji: Highly Commended Children and Young Person Outstanding Achievement Award

Sarah is one of the few Black Deaf audiologists in the UK. Diagnosed with progressive hearing loss at age three, she embraced British Sign Language and later underwent cochlear implant surgery at 19. Today, she combines her professional expertise with her lived experience to support families and breaking down misconceptions. Beyond her clinical work, Sarah uses her platform—particularly social media—to advocate for representation and inclusion. She speaks openly about communication challenges and outdated myths, aiming to reshape perceptions and encourage more inclusive attitudes. Her message is clear: deafness is no barrier to success, whether in medicine or any other field.

Sarah said: "It is amazing to receive this award in recognition of my efforts to prove what Deaf young people can achieve. I work hard to show what is possible and hope that in a small way I am doing my bit to change long held attitudes, reshape perceptions and encourage more inclusive attitudes. Deafness is no barrier to success, whether in medicine or any other field.”

Highly Commended: Harriet Rice & The National Deaf CAMHS London Outpatients Team

Harriet and the The National Deaf CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) London Outpatients team provide exceptional care for deaf children working immensely hard, demonstrating commitment and dedication to all their clients and families.

Their commitment goes far beyond clinical care—offering advocacy, advice, and practical help with school visits, assessments, and navigating the individual needs of the deaf children and families they support.

Special mention goes to Staff Nurse Harriet Rice. As a deaf professional Harriet is a role model for young people, tirelessly championing the potential of deaf children. Her kindness, empathy, and determination are exceptional.

On receiving their award the team said: "We are filled with a sense of great pride, immense accomplishment and humble satisfaction upon receiving the Claire Campbell Outstanding Achievement Award. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, including Harriet Rice, who tirelessly champion the potential of deaf children and young people.” 

Elizabeth Tyszkiewicz: Lifetime Achievement Award

For this year the judging panel is awarding a Lifetime Achievement Award. We are proud to honour Elizabeth Tyszkiewicz for her extraordinary contribution to supporting both deaf children and young people to achieve their potential and the adults who support this ambition.

For decades, Elizabeth has been a pioneer and a trusted source of support for families and professionals alike. Her work has helped transformed lives, supporting countless children grow into confident communicators and showing what is possible when deaf children have access to early and effective support.

Elizabeth’s impact began in NHS cochlear implant teams at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where she supported parents through every stage of their journey and making complex information accessible. Elizabeth was one of the first Auditory Verbal Therapists in the UK and, alongside shaping the charity AVUK, she has mentored therapists, trained professionals across the UK and internationally, and shared her knowledge in English, French, and Swedish.

Inspiring others to achieve more than they and others thought possible, her support continues in the deaf children who every day challenge expectations of what they can do and accomplish.

On accepting her award Elizabeth said: "Thank you to the Campbell family and AVUK for this award, which means a great deal to me. The presentation event was a delightful experience, which brought together professionals and parents to celebrate the remarkable young people they support in fulfilling their potential. I have so enjoyed my now (quite long) career as an auditory verbal therapist, and as a training resource for those who wish to develop their skills, and I never get tired of hearing the stories of the hearing, speaking young people who have chosen this option with their families"

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