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The Animal Bond Award at the Autism Hero Awards, organised by Anna Kennedy Online, is one of the most heart-warming and meaningful categories in the programme. It celebrates the profound and often life-changing relationships between animals and autistic individuals, shining a light on how these unique bonds enrich lives in extraordinary ways.

For many autistic people, animals provide comfort without judgement, routine without pressure, and companionship without expectation. Whether it is a loyal dog offering emotional regulation, a cat providing quiet reassurance, or another cherished animal companion helping to reduce anxiety and build confidence, these relationships can be transformational. The Animal Bond Award recognises those stories that demonstrate empathy, connection, and mutual understanding between humans and animals.

This special category is judged by a compassionate and experienced panel, including pet rescue star Wendy Turner Webster, alongside model and actress Victoria Featherstone Peace, and the talented Tess Eagle Swan who brings insight and authenticity to the judging process as ambassador of the charity. and her idea to add the category .

Tess with Kratu

Together, they celebrate stories that remind us how powerful kindness, trust, and unconditional love can be—proving that sometimes the strongest bonds are formed without words.

Please Nominate and come join us on the night the details below

https://annakennedyonline.com/category/autism-hero-awards/

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By Steven Smith.

Steven Smith was born in Coatbridge in Scotland. He was brought up in Whitley Bay, before briefly moving to London. He then moved to the seaside town of Brighton, where he was first receiver recognition for his hairdressing skills. Steven moved to America for eight years, working in Beverly Hills, and on his return to London in the late 90s, rose to fame working in fashionable Knightsbridge. He has styled model Katie Price, actress Denise Welch, David Hasselhoff and the cast of Baywatch. Steven had his own column in The Sun newspaper advising on hair and beauty, and was a regular on the Lorraine Kelly show, transforming GMTV viewers into their favourite stars. He made over Lorraine herself, transforming her into movie legend, Elizabeth Taylor.

Steven has been a freelance writer for the last ten years, combining showbiz interviews and travel with his eye for styling. He has written two books: Powder Boy, looking at the dark side of showbiz, and an autobiography: It shouldn't happen to a hairdresser, offering a witty and sad look at his life. He is currently penning a third book to be titled Happy in Chennai.

He has a monthly column, Tales of a single middle-aged gay man that looks at not only the light side of gay life, but also darker aspects such as rape, addiction, and chem-sex. Steven also runs his own beauty/aesthetic blog and is a patron of Anna Kennedy online; a charity that not only supports the autism community but educates the public about those that live with autism.

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