Lord Mayor's awards to honour Cork's finest community and voluntary organisations
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn, with John Looney and Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club (far right), who are nominated for awards tonight. Picture: Howard Crowdy
Each year six people receive Lord Mayor’s Civic Awards in recognition of their efforts to improve the lot of the community, while six groups receive Lord Mayor’s Community and Voluntary Awards in recognition of the services they provide in the community.
The Community & Voluntary Awards, presented by Cork City Council and sponsored by The Echo, are in their 15th year and recognise the significant contribution of the community and voluntary sector to the people of Cork City.
The different categories represent the broad and diverse range of community work in the city.
The winners will be announced on the night from 16 shortlisted groups in five categories.
ARTS, CULTURE, RECREATION AND SPORT
Mad About Cork
Rebel Brass Rebel
Wheelers Multi Sports Club
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Churchfield Community Trust
Deaf Enterprises
The Dillon’s Cross Project – Cork Prison
HEALTH & WELL BEING
Alzheimer’s Society Bessboro
Blankets of Hope
Mayfield Men’s Shed
SOCIAL INCLUSION, ADVOCACY & GUIDANCE
Cork City Centre Citizen’s Information Service
Meitheal Mara
Sanctuary Runners
Sunday Tea Dance
SOCIAL SERVICES CHARITIES & ENVIRONMENT
Children’s Leukaemia Association
Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery
Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club
