Awards Quote by Tanni Grey-Thompson

Each year the excitement and the build-up for the Paralympics Games has grown more and more.

— Jessica Long

The Paralympics have for too long been considered the poor cousin of the Olympics. It's always run after the main games and rarely gets…

— Stella Young

Let's not forget that the Paralympics, just like the Olympics, are built on a rich history.

— Stella Young

A lot of times, people think 'para' as far as 'paralyzed.' 'Para' means 'alongside,' so the Paralympics are alongside the Olympics on the same…

— Amy Purdy

That's really what the Paralympics is about: these amazing athletes and this technology that's allowing them to reach their full potential.

— Amy Purdy

I genuinely believe the Paralympics will change perceptions of disability in this country, one of the main reasons being that they will take disability…

— Alex Brooker

The special Olympics is about providing competition and recreational opportunities within a programme. And it's not so much about winning or losing. The Paralympics…

— Tanni Grey-Thompson

That's why I love the Paralympics. For two weeks, it's the big show.

— Dylan Alcott

Overall, I believe there has been a significant shift in the acceptance and appreciation of Paralympic athletes, but we still have a long way…

— Jessica Long

I watched the London Games as my coach had athletes in there. I saw the impact that the Paralympics had on the country and…

— Kadeena Cox

The Paralympics will grip audiences and the public will get used to seeing disabled people. They will see that they are just the same…

— Alex Brooker

It's really exciting to get the Paralympic sport out there and inspire the next generation - I remember watching the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games…

— Ellie Simmonds