From over 500 nominations, 30 exceptional volunteers and 3 outstanding groups of volunteers have been shortlisted for this year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards.
The awards shortlist for 2017 includes Lismore man of the stage, Edward Lynch, a member of Lismore Dramatic Society, nominated in the Arts, Culture & Media category.
These national awards will celebrate Ireland’s unsung heroes at a special ceremony in Sligo in December, the 2017 European Volunteering Capital, where one exceptional volunteer will be named Ireland’s Volunteer of the Year.
The awards aim to celebrate the extraordinary dedication that nominees have shown to help others, often taking time away from family and friends to give back.
From those new to Ireland, husband and wife duos and local community stalwarts, we are lucky enough to have so many exceptional volunteers in Ireland.
Commenting on the shortlist for the Volunteer Ireland Awards, Cork Volunteer Centre Manager Joanna Karolini, said “Thousands of people across the country volunteer each day, giving their time without asking for anything in return. This year’s shortlist really captures the breadth and variety of volunteering that takes place throughout Ireland – often going unnoticed. The awards allow us to really celebrate and showcase everything that these volunteers do but most of all they give us an opportunity to say thank you.”
For more information on the Volunteer Ireland Awards 2017 or to read the inspiring stories of the shortlisted volunteers, visit www.volunteer.ie
