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An Garda Síochána Youth Awards

Categories for Divisional and National Awards

Individual Award

Making a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live.

Group Award

Group of two or more, making a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live.

Special Achievement Award

Overcome difficult circumstances, defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.

Community Safety Award

Through a crime prevention or safety initiative/innovation, have made their community a safer place to live. 

Winners of Divisional Awards are submitted to the national judging panel who select 5 winners in each category. Details of when and where the National Awards is due to take place is to be confirmed.  

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

Categories for Divisional and National Awards

Individual Award

Making a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live.

Group Award

Group of two or more, making a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live.

Special Achievement Award

Overcome difficult circumstances, defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.

Community Safety Award

Through a crime prevention or safety initiative/innovation, have made their community a safer place to live. 

Winners of Divisional Awards are submitted to the national judging panel who select 5 winners in each category. Details of when and where the National Awards is due to take place is to be confirmed.  

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