Rotem Sela and Keshet 12 Honored for Promoting Disability Inclusion

Actress and television presenter Rotem Sela, along with the team behind the "Special Interview" program on Keshet 12, will receive the Ilan Gilon Award. The award, presented by the Al-Win Israel association, recognizes individuals and organizations that promote the integration of people with disabilities into employment, community, and Israeli society.

The "Special Interview" program, which has been airing in Keshet 12's primetime for about a year and a half, is being honored in the media and advocacy category. This recognition is for its efforts in advancing the visibility and voice of people with disabilities and fostering respectful, equitable, and direct media discourse.

The award ceremony will take place on December 16 at Expo Tel Aviv. This year's recipients, including Sela and her program, are being acknowledged for their contributions to social change and the inclusion of people with disabilities. The award is named in memory of the late Ilan Gilon, a former Knesset Member for Meretz known for his advocacy for social justice and the rights of people with disabilities.

Hilik Shrir, CEO of Keshet 12, expressed pride in the program, highlighting its ability to give a platform to important voices. Margalit Piler, CEO of Al-Win Israel, emphasized that true social change occurs across all sectors of society, and that people with disabilities should be an integral part of life, not on the fringes. Judith Gilon, Ilan Gilon's widow, shared that the award honors her husband's legacy of prioritizing people and supporting those who need an extra push to achieve their goals.