Our 2026 finalists are:

Inspirational Educator of the Year

  • Edel McLaughlin and Paula McDaid
  • Finneen Bradley
  • Karen McAvoy
  • Ms Joan Keaveney
  • Órlaigh Sally

Volunteer of the Year

  • Hannah Duddy
  • Linda Heaney
  • Rebecca Keys

Sports Volunteer of the Year

  • Callum Warren
  • Isobel McNulty
  • Roisin Beasley
  • Shaun Condren

Community Champion Award

  • Arlene Henry
  • Brian Dougherty
  • Cassie Jane
  • Jimbo McCallion
  • Kevin Curran
  • Marty Hagan
  • Pamela Capriglione
  • St Cecilia's College Senior Leadership Team

Fundraiser of the Year

  • Annette Harkin
  • Rebecca Keys

Inspirational Young Person of the Year

  • Alicia Nash
  • Banaz Ali
  • Dáibhin McConnell-Mailey
  • Rebecca Lewis
  • Rose-Marie Murray

Outstanding Bravery Award

  • Dáibhin McConnell-Mailey
  • Darren Leonard & Patrick Donaghey
  • Stephen Stewart

Sportsperson of the Year

  • Banaz Ali
  • Conal McBrearty
  • Joshua Cairns
  • Millie Sandy

Arts/Culture Icon Award

  • Donall Henderson
  • Inish Theatre Group
  • MakeyUppers
  • Victoria Harrison

Spirit of Inishowen Award

  • Buncrana’s Children’s Charity
  • Inish Theatre Group
  • Neil Doherty

Business Person of the Year

  • Margaret Doherty and Co
  • Sandra Agoha

Carer of the Year

To be announced on the night

Charity Person of the Year

To be announced on the night

Ambassador of the Year 

To be announced on the night

Lifetime Achievement Award

To be announced on the night

 

 

 

 

 

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