Galway City Council invites nominations for individuals or groups who are involved in voluntary activity taking place in the city in one of the following categories:
Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Cúrsaí Gaeilge Award
Residents and 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/MayorsAwards Nomination. Nomination forms are also available from City Hall and the City Libraries.
The closing date for online nominations is Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4pm.
The Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Peter Keane, said: “I am delighted to announce the Annual Mayor’s Awards in recognition of another outstanding year of volunteering. These awards celebrate the remarkable impact made by individuals, communities, and voluntary groups across Galway city.
“As Mayor, I encourage everyone to nominate those individuals, communities and voluntary groups who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer work. Volunteers are the heart of our city, and their invaluable contributions leave a lasting effect on the lives of many.”
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 Thursday, May 1, 2025 in the Galway Bay Hotel.
For further information on the mayor’s awards please email MayorsAwards@GalwayCity.ie or telephone 091-536461/091-536358.
