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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was also named Best Consumer Services Business of the Year – 2026 (United Kingdom) at the SME500 UK Awards.

Celebrating the achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK, the awards highlight organizations demonstrating strong performance, innovation, and growth. This recognition reinforces the organization’s leadership in delivering accessible and inclusive customer experiences.

"I am so excited to share that I am now part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program team as their representative in Canada. I look forward to working with organizations to help connect those with non-apparent challenges to the support they need nationwide. I hope to be a conduit for compassion, inviting organizations to make more inviting, comfortable, and effective spaces and experiences for their customers as well as their employees"

I raise awareness of the Sunflower program among businesses and organizations across Canada. As a productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and international speaker, I explore the intersection of productivity and inclusivity, finding ways to ensure everyone can participate fully, make their richest contributions, and avoid burnout. I encourage leaders to co-create the future of work with their teams while respecting neurodiversity and our shared humanity. I also explore these topics with innovative thinkers as the host of the Happy Space Podcast.

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Annette Cmela, Chief Innovation & Brand Officer of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, has been named Global Disability Inclusion Leader of the Year 2026 in Acquisition International’s Influential Businesswoman Awards.

The awards recognize women making an impact across global business, with nominees assessed on leadership, professional excellence and measurable achievement. Annette’s recognition reflects her work helping to grow the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower internationally and supporting organizations to create more inclusive experiences for people with non-apparent disabilities, conditions and chronic illnesses.

The Influential Businesswoman Awards 2026 celebrate women leading change across sectors and organizations around the world.

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"For me, marketing isn't just about spreading a message — it's about making sure the Sunflower reaches every corner of Latin America, Brazil, the USA, and Canada, so no one has to explain their invisible struggle to be understood."

Marketing Communications Manager, Americas, Laryssa Gracia brings a bold, international lens to the Sunflower's mission across Latin America, Brazil, the USA, and Canada. Having worked and lived across different cultures, Laryssa has learned that connection often starts with the smallest gestures, a lesson she carries into every campaign she leads. She's driven by curiosity, energized by collaboration, and known for stepping up to lead when it matters. Whether she's shaping a new project or rallying a team around a shared goal, Laryssa brings the same mix of drive, warmth, and follow-through to everything she touches.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower has been named Best Consumer Services Business of the Year – 2026 (United Kingdom) at the Global 100 Awards, presented by GPMG.

This recognition highlights the organization’s continued commitment to improving accessibility and inclusion for people with non-apparent disabilities through the globally recognized Sunflower symbol.

The award reflects the impact of the Sunflower program in fostering greater understanding, empowering individuals, and helping businesses and communities create more inclusive environments.

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Flávia Callafange, Regional Director for Brazil and Latin America at Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, has been recognized as one of the 85 most influential alumni of Colégio Villa Maria Academy.

This recognition reflects her leadership in expanding the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme across Latin America, thereby increasing awareness, improving accessibility, and fostering more inclusive environments for people with non-apparent disabilities.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was honoured with a Neurodiversity Award at the Neurodiversity Awards 2024 in the Social Implementation Category.

This recognition acknowledges the organization’s contribution to advancing understanding of neurodiversity and building more inclusive environments. It highlights the impact of the Sunflower in supporting people with non-apparent disabilities, helping to foster awareness, accessibility, and inclusion across communities.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower (Nordics) was named Goodtalks Special Award winner at the Danish Diversity Awards 2023, held in Industriens Hus, Copenhagen.

Presented in collaboration with Goodtalks and DI - Dansk Industri, the award recognizes initiatives that challenge conventional thinking and strengthen diversity and inclusion.

This recognition highlights the impact of the Sunflower in making non-apparent disabilities more visible, supporting individuals, and fostering greater awareness, accessibility, and inclusion across workplaces and communities.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was named Leading Initiative for Disability Inclusion at the Corporate Vision Global Business Awards 2023.

The awards recognize organizations demonstrating innovation, strong performance, and ethical practices across industries. This recognition highlights the organization’s leadership in advancing disability inclusion, raising awareness of non-apparent disabilities, and supporting businesses to create more accessible and inclusive environments.
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The Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards recognize companies, individuals, destinations, and organizations that are advancing more sustainable and responsible travel through innovation and measurable impact.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was recognized in the 2023 awards for its contribution to improving accessibility for travellers with non-apparent disabilities. This recognition highlights the impact of the Sunflower in supporting more inclusive travel experiences and raising awareness across airports, airlines, and the wider travel industry.

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Purple Tuesday is a global social movement and the #1 brand for improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365 days a year. Participating organizations make public commitments (a minimum of one new activity or initiative) each year that improves their accessibility and practice so that disabled customers have a better, more inclusive experience.

Read more about Purple Tuesday here.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is an official Guinness World Records™ title holder for the longest lanyard.

On 17 March 2023, a 3,784.50 metre Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard was measured and confirmed at Anfield Stadium, setting a new world record. The installation was created to raise awareness of the wide range of non-apparent disabilities and health conditions supported by the Sunflower.

This achievement reflects the global impact of the Sunflower in increasing understanding, visibility, and inclusion for people with non-apparent disabilities.
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was named Best Campaign winner at the Disability Power 100 2023.

This recognition highlights the impact of the organization’s campaign to raise awareness of non-apparent disabilities, which culminated in achieving a Guinness World Records title for the longest lanyard. The initiative brought together thousands of submissions, showcasing the wide range of conditions experienced by Sunflower wearers and reinforcing the importance of visibility, understanding, and inclusion.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was recognized as a finalist in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2022.

The Disability Power 100 celebrates influential disabled leaders, pioneers, and organizations who are driving change and challenging perceptions of disability across society. Selected from hundreds of public nominations, finalists are recognized for their impact, advocacy, and contribution to creating a more inclusive world.

This recognition highlights the organization’s role in raising awareness of non-apparent disabilities and supporting greater understanding, accessibility, and inclusion across communities and workplaces.

Find out more about the Disability Power 100, 2022

"To help people with a non-apparent disability feel seen and have the support they deserve, provides deep personal fulfilment and is one of the many reasons why I love to work for the Sunflower."

I provide account support for our Sunflower Business members. Previously, I worked in sales administration at a fragrance house, where I managed daily operations, delivered customer service support, and coordinated the distribution of product samples.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was featured in Condé Nast Traveller Bright Ideas in Travel 2022, recognising organizations shaping the future of travel through innovation and inclusion.

The inaugural list highlights leading companies and initiatives driving change across the travel industry, from accessibility and sustainability to technology and design. This recognition reflects the organization’s role in improving accessibility for travellers with non-apparent disabilities and supporting more inclusive travel experiences worldwide.
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"Supporting people with non-apparent disabilities is important to me as I have friends and family with hidden conditions, which has caused me to appreciate the daily challenges they face. From a young age, I have helped support my mum who has a non-apparent disability."

I handle all B2C customer enquiries across Canada, ensuring that questions, concerns, and issues are resolved efficiently and with care. Previously, I worked for a leading IT company in the escalations department, and I have experience in large private organizations, managing a wide range of account, technical, and legal queries.