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Garda Youth Awards 2018

In this section you will find the application forms for each Garda Division which are currently seeking nominations for the Garda Youth Awards. 

The Garda Youth Awards celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age and recognises the good work being done by young people throughout the communities. It is our aim that every Garda Division will eventually host a Garda Youth Award. 

To find out if your area is planning a Garda Youth Awards, you should contact your local Community Garda, Juvenile Liaison Officer or the local station. 

Clare Garda Division Youth Awards

The search is on for Clare’s top young community leaders following the launch by Rose Hynes, Chairman, Shannon Group, of the fourth annual Clare Garda Division Youth Awards, sponsored by Shannon Group.

The awards seek to identify inspirational young leaders and one youth group in recognition of their voluntary work and personal achievements. All award nominees and winners are aged between 13 and 21 years and must be resident in the Clare Garda Division. Further information is available on the Garda Portal or from your local Community Policing Person or Juvenile Liaison Officer.

DMR South Central Division

Dublin South Central Gardaí, in association with Aviva Insurance and the Aviva Stadium, launched the inaugural Dublin South Central Garda Youth Awards on Friday, 19th October 2018, at the Aviva Stadium.

The Garda Youth Awards were initiated in 1995 in West Cork, where local Gardaí decided they wished to recognise the good work carried out by local youths in the area.

This is the first year that the Dublin South Central Gardaí, with the support of Aviva Insurance and The Aviva Stadium, will be celebrating the outstanding work carried out by local youths throughout the communities of the Dublin South Central Division.

This Dublin South Central Garda Youth Awards are designed to acknowledge the volunteering activities of young people living within the Dublin South Central Division between the ages of 13 years and 21 years. They also acknowledge the endeavours of young people who have faced and overcome challenges in their life.

Awards will be considered for nominated young people who by their presence make their communities a better place to live. The Award Categories are: Individual Award, Group Award, Community Safety Award and a Special Achievement Award. 

  • The Individual Award is open to young people who have made a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live.
  • The Group Award category applies for groups of two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities.
  • The Community Safety Award is for a young person, who through a crime prevention or safety innovation, have made their community a safer place to live.
  • The Special Achievement category is open to any young person who has overcome difficult circumstances, or defied the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition. 

The Dublin South Central Garda Division covers Pearse Street, Kevin Street, Kilmainham, Irishtown and Donnybrook Garda Stations.

Irish Rugby Coach, Mr. Joe Schmidt, a number of local politicians, councillors and residents and Senior Garda Management were present for this launch. 

Dublin North Central Division

Dublin North Central Gardaí in association with Croke Park present the annual Dublin North Central Youth Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age and recognise the good work being done by young people throughout the communities of Dublin North Central.

Awards will be considered for nominated young people who by their presence make their communities a better place to live. There will also be an award for groups of two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities. All nominees and group members should be between 13 and 21 years of age.

The Dublin North Central Garda Division covers Mountjoy, Fitzgibbon Street, Bridewell andStore Street Garda Stations.

As much information as possible should be supplied by nominators in respect of nominees and why you think they deserve an award. Additional space is provided on the reverse of the form. A seconder is required for each nominee.

Kerry Division

As the Presidential Campaign was drawing to a close another exciting campaign was just beginning in Kerry.  On Friday, October 26th The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2018 were officially launched by Chief Superintendent Tom Myers in Lee Strand in Tralee.  He was assisted by members of his Divisional Team and three of last year’s fantastic winners – Overall Winner Dale O’Carroll , and Distinction winners Saoirse Casey and Miriam Hanlon.  The awards are held for youths between the ages of thirteen and twenty one years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry.  

This year twenty Merit Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live. A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community. The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition. A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live. The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement 2018 will also be presented.

Speaking at the launch Chief Superintendent Tom Myers stated “An Garda Síochána are delighted to be associated with the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. We often underestimate the worth of our youth who are both innovative and important to our future. It is important to recognise their excellence in the area of sports, arts, culture, charities or caring for a relative or friend. The awards have a positive effect on our wider community and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support over the past 21 years.”

Kildare Division

Call for Entries to the Third Annual Kildare Garda Youth Awards

The Kildare Garda Division in association with Newbridge Silverware are delighted to announce the launch of the third annual Kildare Garda Youth Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. Kildare Gardaí along with Newbridge Silverware recognise that a lot of good work is being done by young people in every community throughout the county, which should be awarded.

Awards will be considered for nominated young people who by their presence make their communities a better place to live. There will be six individual District Award Winners, two from each area of Naas, Kildare and Leixlip, along with one Special Achievement Award, which is open to any young person who has defied the odds, or overcome difficult circumstances and whose commitment deserves recognition.  In addition, there will be one overall winner of the Kildare Garda Youth Awards for 2019, one Voluntary Group Achievement Award, which is open to nominations of two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities and one Community Safety Award, which recognises an individual or group who has made their community a safer place to live. The judging panel will decide upon one nominee in each category to go forward to represent the division at the National Garda Youth Awards, which take place in March 2019.   

Laois Offaly Division

The Laois Offaly Garda Division in association with Supermac’s are delighted to announce the launch of the First Laois Offaly Garda Youth Awards.

Mayo Garda Division

Mayo Gardaí present the 1st Annual Mayo Garda Youth Awards, celebrating outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years.  Mayo Gardaí recognise that a lot of good work is being done by young people in every community throughout Mayo.

Awards will be considered for nominated young people who by their presence make their communities a better place to live.  There is a Group Award for groups of two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities.  All nominees and group members should be between the ages of 13 and 21 years.

Tipperary Division

Tipperary Gardaí are delighted to announce the launch of the Tipperary Garda Youth Awards 2018 in association with Supermacs.

This is the third time these Awards has been rolled out in the Tipperary Garda Division under the direction of Chief Superintendent Kehoe and the awards ceremony will take place at the Garda College, Templemore in February 2019.

Tipperary Gardaí will present the Tipperary Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2018, to celebrate and acknowledge young people between the ages of 13 and 21 and recognise the very positive contribution young people are making in their communities in the county.  Gardaí continue to work in partnership to create safer communities for all.

Awards will be presented to young people who, by their activities, make their communities a better place to live in, or who have shown great determination in their own lives.  A Judging panel adjudicated & chose the recipients.

The members of the Judging panel for these awards include Mr Brendan Cummins (former Tipperary Hurler), Mr Gerard O’Brien, (Circuit Court Judge), & Mr Henry Healy Supermacs.

This year there are 4 categories:

Individual award: those making a positive contribution in their community.

Group award:  Groups of two or more

Special Achievement award:  A young person who has overcome difficult circumstances

Community Safety Award: An individual or group, who through a crime prevention or safety initiative has made their community a safer place to live.

Westmeath Garda Division

Westmeath Garda Division in association with Lidl present the 1st Annual Westmeath Garda Youth Awards, celebrating outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. Westmeath Garda and Lidl recognise that a lot of good work is being done by young people in every community throughout Westmeath.

Awards will be considered for nominated young people who by their presence make their communities a better place to live or have shown great determination in their own lives. Groups of two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities
will also be considered. All nominees and group members should be between the ages of 13 and 21 years.

Wexford Garda Youth Awards

An Garda Síochána, Wexford, and Wexford County Council are proud to announce the launch of the 2018 Co. Wexford Garda Youth awards. This is the 3rd year of what is now a hugely successful event.

The awards celebrate outstanding young people between the ages of 11 and 21 years. An Garda Síochána, Wexford and Wexford County Council recognise that a lot of great work is being done by young people in every Community throughout Co. Wexford. Awards will be considered for nominated young people who by their presence and actions make their communities a better place to live. Last year we had over 80 young people nominated in total.

Chief Superintendent Patrick McMenemin remarked that that An Garda Síochána are delighted to have this opportunity to highlight the outstanding achievements of the young people of County Wexford: “I encourage everyone, that if they know of a young person or groups of young people between the ages of 11 and 21 who are living in County Wexford and who have made an outstanding contribution to the community or overcome difficult circumstances, to nominate them for an award. We recognise the importance of An Garda Síochána in Wexford in building better relationships with the young people of the County. We look forward to meeting the award winners and to show our appreciation as an organisation, as a Community and as a County for all their efforts.”

The Co. Wexford Garda Youth Awards was officially launched on Monday, the 8th of October 2018, at the Wexford County Council Buildings.

The awards night will be in early February 2019, at Wexford County Council buildings. (Date to be announced.)

In launching this year’s awards, Inspector Denis Whelan who is Chairman of the organising committee remarked: “This is the third running of the event which has been hugely successful. It is a great source of delight and pride for all of us in An Garda Síochána to meet these amazing young people who are an inspiration to us all. I would like to pay special thanks to Wexford County Council for their support. I would also like to pay special thanks to Alan Corcoran of South East Radio who has compered the event since it began and whose contribution has helped to make it the success it is.”