The Career Changers Awards are dedicated to honoring individuals who have taken unconventional paths to make a positive impact on society through their remarkable journeys of self-realization. The Awards are a call to recognise the innovators, unsung heroes, inspirational authors, mental health advocates, philanthropists, and coaches of our era. People who have gone through a journey in life to find their path and had the courage to take action and as a consequence of that are making the world a better place.
Mental Health
Scott Johnson
Founder of The Proper Blokes Club. Breaking the stigma about men’s mental health one walk at a time.
Inspiring Author
Chellie Phillips
Author of Get Noticed, Get Hired and
Creator of the “Successfully ever after formula”.
Innovator
Joseph Gelfer
Founder of Ecotopian Career. Helping people to transition to green jobs to be part of the solution to climate change.
Coaching
Mpume Ncube Daka
Founder of Changing Conversations
Promoting personal development in people through change.
Unsung Heroes
Heather Hillier
A former airline pilot who lost her job during the pandemic and embarked on a new career via an apprenticeship.
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The Career Changers Awards 2024
Submit your story and get a chance to be featured in
The Career Changers
Send your story to elisamartinig@thecareerchangers.com
How to submit your story
- Write in the subject of your email The Career Changers Awards and specify the category you want to apply for
- Tell us shortly the story of your career change ( for example I change from X to Y because…)
- Explain how your career change made the world a better place
- If possible quantify in numbers ( for example, how many people lives have you improved, are you providing a service or product that helps people to get a better life, are you protecting the environment, are you protecting animal rights or are you a teacher supporting vulnerable children…if yes how can you quantify that)?
Timeline
- Jan- Dec 2023: Collecting inspirational stories
- 20/11 – 12/12 2024: Voting is open online
- December 2024: Winners are announced