The Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards

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The Cathaoirleach Awards are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in unpaid community and voluntary activities and the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.

On behalf of Galway County Council, I am delighted to launch the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2022. There is a huge amount of community & voluntary activity ongoing in County Galway, and it is important that this is acknowledged and rewarded. The Cathaoirleach’s Awards are our annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in community and voluntary activities and the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities. I am delighted to be working with the Council & Galway County Public Participation Network on these Awards and I look forward to announcing the winners in due course.

Cllr. Peter Keaveney, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway

Nominations are now invited under the following categories at:

1. Volunteer of the Year Award - This category recognises the outstanding contribution that an individual volunteer has made to their local community. Every community has individuals who are boundless in their energy and determination to get things done – so nominate those unsung heroes who encourage, support, lead and inspire others in your community.

2. Arts & Culture Award - This category recognises the work that groups have done to encourage and promote arts and culture in their community.

3. Best Contribution to Heritage Award - This category recognises the efforts that community groups and schools have made to the heritage of their area.

4. Best Contribution to the Irish Language - This category recognises the efforts that community groups & schools have made to preserve, promote or increase the use of Irish.

5. Environment & Climate Action Award - This category recognises groups or schools who have worked within their community to improve the environment around them or reduce their impact on the environment.

6. Heritage Publication Award - This category recognises the efforts that community groups have made to research, record and promote the heritage of their area.

7. Social Inclusion Award - This category recognises groups or facilities which support people within the community to participate in social and community activities, particularly those who may be socially excluded.

8. Sports Award - This category recognises groups or schools who have focused on increasing the number of people participating in sport, particularly those with low participation rates.

All completed Nomination Forms must be submitted by e-mail to awards@galwaycoco.ie. The Closing Date for receipt of Nomination Forms is Friday 6^th May 2022.

Cathaoirleach Community Awards Guidance Notes

Cathaoirleach Awards - Nomination Form - Community

Cathaoirleach Awards - Nomination Form – Individual