I never imagined that our journey — one filled with sleepless nights, school battles, endless forms, and fighting for our children’s rights — would one day lead here.
But somehow, AskEllie has just been nominated for the 2025 National Diversity Awards in the Entrepreneur of Excellence category. And honestly? I’m still trying to process it.
This nomination isn’t just about me or even the site. It’s about all of us — every parent who’s felt ignored, every family who’s been pushed to the edge, and every child who’s fallen through the cracks of a broken SEND system. AskEllie was built out of frustration, desperation, and the sheer refusal to give up.
We didn’t have a roadmap. We just knew something had to change.
Why This Matters
The system doesn’t make it easy. Getting a diagnosis is hard enough. Finding the right school? Even harder. And don’t get me started on EHCPs, tribunals, or the emotional toll that comes with it all.
AskEllie was created to give parents like us something solid to lean on — advice that actually makes sense, legal templates written in plain English, and a voice that understands what we’re going through because we’re living it too.
This nomination is proof that real stories and real people are finally being seen.
Help Us Amplify the Message
Being recognised by something as big as the National Diversity Awards is an incredible honour — but it also gives us an opportunity.
If AskEllie wins, our mission gets louder. We get to push further. Reach more families. Open more doors. Get more people listening.
So if AskEllie has ever helped you, made you feel less alone, or given you the tools to push back…
👉 Please take a moment to vote for us here:
Vote for AskEllie
(Entrepreneur of Excellence – Oliver Lee)
It takes 2 minutes, but it could help us build something that lasts for years to come.
Thank you, truly — for trusting us, sharing your stories, and believing in what AskEllie stands for.
This nomination is yours, too.
– Oliver
Founder of AskEllie