Nominations are now open for the 2019 Volunteer in Sport Awards.
These awards are for individuals who have made a real difference to their club, community or county.
Volunteers in Sports awards are here to recognise the contributions, commitment and dedication of the 450,000 volunteers who give their time to Irish sport every year.
An overall winner from each county will be selected as well as one national ‘Team of Volunteers’ award.
A ‘Lifetime’ award to honour a volunteer who has consistently given of their time for a sport, a team, or an event over many years.
Tuesday 12 November marks the date for this year’s ceremony.
Nominations can be made by individuals, clubs or sporting associations via an online application form here.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 27 September, 2019.
At the launch, Minister of State Brendan Griffin TD, said: “It is important to remember that every Irish athlete currently representing their club, county or even country is a result of the hours of passion, dedication and effort that volunteers afforded them each week as they developed as players and athletes.
“The unparalleled commitment given by these people must be recognised and celebrated.
“I am delighted to launch these Sport Volunteer Awards and I urge members of the public to nominate an individual whose contribution to sport has made a real difference in their community, whether that is a coach, manager, official or administrator. These unsung heroes deserve to be celebrated and congratulated publicly.”
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