Will you nominate someone in Kilkenny for the Volunteer of the Year awards?

The Volunteer Ireland Awards take place annually and celebrate the immense contribution volunteers make to communities across Ireland. Nominations can be made at www.volunteer.ie/nominate.

Kilkenny Volunteer Centre Manager Salena Grace said: “Volunteers across the county are delivering vital services and bringing real joy to those around them. By recognising their contribution on a national stage, the Volunteer Ireland Awards celebrate the wonderful spirit of volunteering and inspire more people to get involved.

“Last year, Kilkenny was proudly represented by five finalists, including the Volunteer Listener team from Teac Tom, who won the Small Group Award on the night. The Awards are a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to the volunteers who make our communities safer, happier and more inclusive for everyone.

“I encourage everyone to submit a nomination, as Kilkenny’s volunteers deserve to be recognised and celebrated on a national stage.”

Every volunteer that is nominated will receive a thank you card from Volunteer Ireland. We want to let everyone who is nominated know that their contributions are greatly valued and that someone took the time to put them forward for an award. Awardees’ volunteer stories will be shared across our social media channels and with local and national press. By sharing these incredible volunteers’ stories we are honouring their contribution to Irish society and also inspiring others to get involved.

The awards are made possible thanks to the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and award partners Healthy Ireland. This year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards will take place in Dublin on 28th November.