People of Mayo urged to nominate local Red Cross Volunteer Awards

The people of Mayo are being encouraged to nominate their local Irish Red Cross volunteer for a National Volunteer Award 2025. This nomination opening allows a chance for the outstanding volunteers of the Irish Red Cross in Mayo to be recognised for the work they do. 

Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of Irish Red Cross says the volunteers are the people that show up. 

 "They show up for the big moments – like supporting families in Creeslough, helping flood victims in Cork, or reaching isolated communities during Storm Éowyn. But they also show up for the ordinary Tuesday evenings, teaching first aid in community halls, delivering groceries to elderly neighbours, or providing first aid cover at the local football match.”

She added that the awards are a great opportunity to show up for them.

 “These awards recognise the people who give their time, their skills and their hearts to make Ireland a kinder place – without ever asking for thanks in return." 

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The Irish Red Cross has 73 branches and 4,000 members across Ireland who train and volunteer to ensure communities have access to relevant and timely support to help them prepare for emergencies, respond when they happen and recover in a way that makes them more resilient.  

The eight categories of the Irish Red Cross Volunteers are:

1. Volunteer of the Year
2. Young Volunteer of the Year
3. Community Support Volunteer of the Year
4. Unit Member of the Year

1. Instructor of the Year
2. Branch of the Year
3. Newcomer of the Year
4. Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominations are open until Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 5pm. To nominate visit www.redcross.ie/nva where you will also find tips for writing a strong nomination. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin on Saturday, November 29.