Awards, Ireland

A man working to introduce universal cervical cancer vaccinations in Co Monaghan was among three philanthropists recognised recently for their work in Ireland and abroad at the Philanthropist of the Y

The Simon Communities of Ireland has won the 2009 'Fundraising Campaign of the Year Award' at the recent National Fundraising Awards.

Organisations and fundraisers have only until 1 September to complete their nominations for the Irish Fundraising Awards.

The hard work of volunteer and professional fundraisers was recognised recently at the Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland Annual Convention.

The Community Foundation for Ireland has announced the winners of the second annual Philanthropist of the Year Awards.

The winners of the inaugural National Fundraising Awards were announced at a special ceremony at the Four Season’s Hotel in Simmonscourt on Tuesday, 30 September.

The first annual fundraising awards in Ireland are now open for nominations.

The Community Foundation for Ireland has called on the public to nominate worthy individuals for the 2008 Philanthropist of the Year Awards.

DIY and garden centre retailer B&Q is offering awards of between £1,000 and £10,000 (€1,500 and €15,000 in the Republic of Ireland) of its products to voluntary organisations in its new One Plan

Two new awards for excellence in fundraising were presented at the recent Northern Ireland Fundraising Convention in Belfast. The awards recognised both professional and volunteer fundraisers´efforts.

Joan Burney, chief executive of Cinemagic, was given the Professional Fundraiser of the Year award. She was nominated by Coca Cola.