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Briain Kelly, 1 Feb
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Mayor’s Awards recognising the
outstanding contributions made by volunteers in Galway City.
The awards are open to all individuals and groups involved in voluntary
activities in communities across the city.
Mayor of Galway City Cllr Eddie Hoare praised those who find time in their
lives to give back to their communities, and encouraged people to nominate
anyone they think fits that bill.
“As Mayor, I am encouraging individuals, communities, and voluntary groups
to put forward nominations of individuals/groups who have made a real
difference in our city.”
“The Mayor’s Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge people who
commit time and effort to make their community a better place.”
“We all know people who despite their incredibly busy lives and schedules
still find time to support neighbours, local groups, and their community
in a very significant way.”
“If there is an individual or group that deserves to be recognised for
their efforts, please nominate them.”
Categories for the 2024 Mayor’s Awards are:
•  Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Cúrsaà Gaeilge Award
• Residents & Local Areas Award
• Community Service and Social Inclusion Award
• Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award
• Environmental Sustainability Award
• Sports Volunteer of the Year Award
• Children and Youth Support Award
• Young Volunteer of the Year Award
• The Galway City Council Volunteer of the Year Award
If you would like to nominate an individual or group for any of these
award categories, you can complete an online nomination form
at www.galwaycity.ie/MayorsAwardsNomination.
Nomination forms are also available from City Hall and the City Libraries.
The closing date for online nominations is 4pm on Friday, February 23.
Winners will receive a commemorative gift and a bursary of €500 to use
towards their volunteering.
All nominees will be presented with an individually designed Mayoral
Certificate at the Awards Ceremony which will be held on Wednesday, May 1
in the Galway Bay Hotel.