Crisitian Brownlee, Director Adapt Abilty wins the Stelios Disabled Entrepeneur Award
Crisitian Brownlee, Director Adapt Abilty wins the Stelios Disabled Entrepeneur Award

The Stelios Disabled Entrepeneur award, was presented to Cristian Brownlee by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and the Leonard Cheshire charity, at a ceremony in Thurloe Square, South Kensington yesterday.

The award was made to recognise the success of Adapt Ablity the business Cristian founded to bring the game changing Omeo wheelchair to the UK and Ireland. Cristian won first place and a prize of £50,000 which will be used to drive the business forward.

Cristian was the first person in the UK to try the innovative Omeo mobility device and was so impressed by this game changing hands-free wheelchair that he created a business with his partner, Tina Walczyk. Business partner, Matthew Walker later joined the ranks and has been integral in the business going from strength to stength.

Cristian Brownlee, Director of Adapt Ability Master said: “Our business goal from the start was, and continues to be, to enable people with mobility impairments to access a device that offers unparalleled freedom and independence.

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Matt Walker in an OMEO
Matt Walker in an Omeo

“When I started Adapt Ability, I wanted to  build a company operated by disabled people, for disabled people, that provided access to the most technologically advanced mobility solutions available.

“Our first product, the Omeo, has radically changed so many of our customers lives for the better and that’s just the start of our journey. Winning this award will help us scale the business faster, helping even more disabled people realise their mobility dreams.

“Our appearance on BBC’s Dragon’s Den earlier this year has made our business stronger and we are thrilled to be able to give back to our community with a competition launching at the Motability Show on 19 May to give one person the opportunity to win an Omeo.

“Nominations are now open and one entrant will be chosen by a panel of judges to win a fully refurbished Omeo power chair in bright orange livery.”

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands including easyJet and founder and president of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation are behind The Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK.

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