Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards

The winners of the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2024.
Photo: Tony Gavin 23/11/2024

The Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards allow us to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our volunteers who give their time to support the most vulnerable in communities across Ireland. 

The Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards are presented to Irish Red Cross volunteers only.

Applications are now closed.

2024 Winners

Branch of the Year: Ballinora/Ballincollig Branch

Community Support Volunteer of the Year: Oksana Tsymbalova – Terenure Rathmines Branch

Instructor of the Year Award: Sarah Daly – Limerick City Branch

Newcomer of the Year: Kate Keane – Limerick City Branch

Lifetime Achievement Award: Brian and Deirdre Madden – Galway City Branch
John Joe Lyons – Clonakilty Branch
Pat Fitzgerald – Bandon Crookstown Branch

Unit Member of the Year: Eoin Hayes – Limerick City Branch

Special Status Award: Portlaoise Prison

Young Volunteer of the Year: Courtney Kelleher – Clonakilty Branch

Volunteer of the Year: James Lafferty – Ennis Branch