Fingal celebrates its 2023 Community Champions

Fingal County Council has honoured 24 individuals as Community Champions as part of this year’s Mayor’s Awards, acknowledging for the dedication and selfless acts they have undertaken to help to improve the everyday lives of the citizens of Fingal.

Announcing the winners at a gala event held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown recently, the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Howard Mahony praised the efforts of the Community Champions to make Fingal a better place. Master of Ceremonies for the occasion was leading sports commentator and television presenter, Marty Morrissey.

This year the focus of the Mayor’s Awards was to recognise the significant contribution made by countless individuals across the County who have played a key role supporting those in need. Members of the public were invited to nominate people they believed were going the extra mile to support others in their communities, be it for sporting, cultural, health, good citizenship, or environmental reasons. An independent judging panel with extensive experience in community development and volunteering undertook a review of the entries before deciding who this year’s recipients should be.

Handing out the Awards, Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Howard Mahony said: “These are the unsung heroes, the ordinary people doing extraordinary things, who have dedicated themselves to serving our community for the greater good. Their kindness and unwavering commitment to helping others make an immeasurable difference to our society.

“By reaching out to those in need, these Community Champions have not only changed lives but have also built a stronger, more inclusive Fingal. It reaffirms my belief that Ireland’s youngest county is indeed a great place to live and for all the right reasons.”

There were some 230 nominations received this year, outlining the efforts of those selfless people who don't normally receive the recognition they deserve for the work they do. These covered a wide range of activities, from volunteering at local shelters to mentoring students, from organizing clean-up campaigns to leading fundraising initiatives for vital causes.

More details on the 2023 Community Champions can be found: Mayor's Awards 2023 | Fingal County Council

Watch the video from the event below.