Winners

Our 2026 winners:

Inspirational Young Person of the Year sponsored by City of Derry Airport

Dáibhin McConnell-Mailey & Rose-Marie Murray

Charity Person of the Year

Rebecca Keys

Volunteer of the Year

Linda Heaney

Fundraiser of the Year

Rebecca Keys

Outstanding Bravery Award

Darren Leonard & Patrick Donaghey

Inspirational Educator of the Year sponsored by Ulster University

Ms Joan Keaveney

Sports Volunteer of the Year sponsored by BetMcLean

Callum Warren

Carer of the Year sponsored by Specsavers

Lucia Gallagher

Arts/Culture Icon Award sponsored by Alchemy

Victoria Harrison

Community Champion Award

Arlene Henry

Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by BetMcLean

Banaz Ali

Business Person of the Year sponsored by Gravity Architects

Margaret Doherty

Spirit of Inishowen Award

Buncrana’s Children’s Charity

Ambassador Award

Bronagh Gallagher

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Derry & Strabane District Council

Ray McGinley