Mayo County Council is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for its first annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards. The awards look to celebrate and recognise the unsung heroes that exist in every local community.
These groups and individuals may go unnoticed by the wider public, but their contribution is invaluable, as it leads to a more caring, vibrant and stronger community.
The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Michael Smyth welcomed the opening of the nomination process and outlined; “I would encourage people of Mayo to take a moment to acknowledge those who represent the best of our county and who deserve to be recognised for their efforts.
It is important that we recognise the incredible efforts of those who take the time to improve our communities and make them a better place to be a part of. With such a variety of categories open for nominations; these awards will ensure that a wide variety of society will be deservedly recognised”
Positive contributions to the community can come in many different forms, which is why nominations are open for the following categories: (1 ) Mayo Publication Award; (2 ) Contribution to Local Heritage Awards; (3 ) Contribution to Community Life Awards; (4 ) Community Tourism Award; (5 ) Environmental Awards; (6 ) Contribution to the Arts in Mayo; (7 ) Contribution to Irish Language Use/ Promotion Awards; (8 ) Contribution to Diaspora Wellbeing/Engagement and (9 )Cathaoirleach’s Recognition Award
If you know an individual or group who deserves to be acknowledged for their contribution to their community, we invite you to nominate them, so they are recognised for the work they do. Nomination forms, as well as information and tips for applicants can be downloaded at www.mayo.ie/cathaoirleachsawards2021
All applications will be considered by a panel consisting of local authority staff and invited external experts. 12 Awards will be made, in the detailed categories below, at an event to take place in November 2021.
Except for the Diaspora award, nominees must be living in Mayo. The closing date for nominations is Friday, September 17, 2021.
