Finalists
Your 2025 Derry Journal People of the Year Finalists are;
Sportsperson of the Year
Mickey Finns Karate Academy
Lucas-Noah Broderick
Bradan Nicell
Business Person of the Year
Little Acorns Bookstore
Margaret Doherty
Ruff Walks
Gareth McCay of McCay Legal
Diverse&Dapper additional needs barbershop
Spirit of Inishowen Award
Grainne McCool
Cathal Doherty
Jennifer Doherty
Adrian Mc Myler
Arts/Culture Icon Award
Ursula McHugh
Dj Provai
Conor McGinty
Conor Doherty
Charity Person of the Year
Deborah Mullan
Adrian Mc Myler
Rebecca Keys
Monica Mc Guigan
Outstanding Bravery Award
Martin Ward
Jenna McCusker
Carer of the Year
Chloe McLaughlin
April canning
MAEVE Bullock
Community Champion Award
Finnesse Careers and Empowerment C.I.C.
Jayne Quigg Dove House Community Trust
Noel O'Donnell
Adrian Mc Myler
Jason Rosborough
Kevin McLaughlin - Strathfoyle Community Maintenance
Clare Moore
Martin Ward
Amie Gallagher
Globe Hope Pageant
Inner City Assistance Team
Sports Volunteer of the Year
Mr Damian McDermott, Ring Boxing Club, Derry.
Damien Murphy
Shyvonne Porter, Coach STAR Running Club, Derry - Londonderry
Inspirational Educator of the Year
Finnesse Careers and Empowerment - Finneen Bradley
Mrs Ann Blanking - St Mary's College
Madeline Mc Callion - St. Mary's College, Derry
Katie Boyle - St Cecilia’s College.
Fiona Page - St Joseph's Boys' School
Volunteer of the Year
Caoimhe Mullan - Pupil at St Mary's College
Gary Logue
Northlands Addiction Centre - Volunteer Team
Inspirational Young Person of the Year
Seanain McCallion
Yazmin Doherty - River Radio Toy Appeal
Cian McConnell
Alicia Nash
Conor Doherty
Fundraiser of the Year
To be announced on the night
Lifetime Achievement Award
To be announced on the night