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Concern Volunteer Awards

Concern Volunteer Awards

The contribution that our wonderful volunteers make is always valued. The Concern Volunteer Awards is our opportunity to extend our thanks to our volunteers more formally and to celebrate the extraordinary work that they do.

Volunteer Awards 2022

This year's official awards ceremony took place in our Dublin office on Saturday 21 May, this was the firs time that the event was held in-person since 2019, due to COVID-19. We took this opportunity to extend our thanks to all of our volunteers and to celebrate the extraordinary work that they do across the country. 

Concern CEO Dominic MacSorley speaks at Dublin Castle. Photo: Photocall Ireland.
"Whether it’s through fundraising walks or climbs, shaking a bucket or adjudicating school debates, the commitment of Concern volunteers has kept a flame of compassion alive in communities across Ireland at a time when the need has never been greater in many parts of the world."
Dominic MacSorley - CEO

Awards ceremony

An independent panel of judges had a difficult job shortlisting schools, groups and individuals from the nominations received. 



The following individuals and groups were formally recognised under these six categories:

  • Fundraising Award: James McGroary
  • Fundraising Teacher: Aishling Mulherin, of Rockwell College Tipperary
  • Fundraising School: Noel McConnell, for Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole, Dublin
  • Fundraising Newcomer: Melanie Murphy, who is a best-selling author and successful vlogger
Alma Finnerty was one of 31 people or groups honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Alma Finnerty was honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Melanie Murphy and Concern Chairperson John Treacy. Melanie Murphy from Dublin was one of 31 people or groups honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards after she raised over €9,000 for people in Afghanistan. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Melanie Murphy was honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Vincent Coyne who was one of 31 people or groups honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Vincent Coyne was honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide

And the following individuals and groups have been recognised with Outstanding Commitment Awards:

  • Sean Brogan 
  • Eamon Coyle 
  • Alma Finnerty
  • Brendan McGurgan for the Randalstown Support Group
  • Kathleen Flanagan 
  • Donie Conway 
  • Finbarr O’Sullivan
Eimear Trainor who was one of 31 people or groups honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards at Concern Worldwide’s Dublin office. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Eimear Trainor was honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
John Treacy, Concern Chairperson (right) and Sean Brogan (left). Sean Brogan was one of 31 people or groups honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Sean Brogan and Concern Chairperson John Treacy Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Patrick Huff who was one of 31 people or groups honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Patrick Huff was honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Eamon Coyle was honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
Eamon Coyle was honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
From left to right: Ella Nad, Ciara McMenamy, Abigail Schorman and Noel McConnell from The Holy Family Community School in Rathcoole who were one of 31 people or groups honoured at the Concern Volunteer Awards. Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide
(L-R): Ella Nad, Ciara McMenamy, Abigail Schorman and Noel McConnell from The Holy Family Community School at the Concern Volunteer Awards Photo: Karen Morgan/Concern Worldwide

All-Island Debates Shield Champions 2021-2022

  • Debating team from Sandford Park School

We are also very lucky to have so many amazing debate volunteers.  The following people received our Debates Award:

  • Nicola Carruthers
  • Rebekah Corbett
  • Mark Francos
  • Ita Ward
  • Peadar O’Lamhna
  • Breege Doherty
  • Deirdre Toomey
  • Aidan O’Gormain
  • Mary-Kate Flanagan
  • Patricia Cronin
  • Eimear Trainor
  • Patsy Toland
  • Patrick Huff
  • Deirdre Lanigan
  • Eimear Cregg
  • Vincent Coyne
EU Aid Volunteers with Concern Worldwide. Photo: Kevin Jenkinson/ Concern Worldwide.

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