Ten of Donegal's high-achievers from all walks of life were honoured with awards last week by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Donegal.
The JCI Donegal Outstanding Young Person Awards 2018 brought together leaders in the business, community and cultural sectors who have made remarkable achievements.
The awards served to recognise individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 who exemplify the best attributes of Donegal’s young people.
Winners – L-R Adrian McMyler, Representing Owen McGirr, Finn Ni Fhaolain, Sarah Gillespie, Christopher Molly, Amy Callaghan, Mary Harte representing Johnny Loughrey, Ciara McGlynn
The awards ceremony took place on the 27th of April at 7.30pm in Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. Winners received personalised awards and the ceremony gave these young people a night to celebrate their achievements with family and friends.
The following winners were recognised:
Adrian McMyler for Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment.
Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland), Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Adrian McMyler, Seamus McGrory (JCI Donegal)
Caitlin Nic Aoidh for Cultural Achievement.
Caitlín Nic Aoidh
Johnny Loughrey for Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishment.
Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland), Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Mary Harte Representing Johnny Loughrey, Ann-Louise McClintock (JCI Donegal)
Sarah Gillespie for Contribution to children, world peace, and/or human rights.
Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Sarah Gillespie, Patrick McEleney (JCI Donegal), Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland)
Finn Ni Fhaolain for Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishment.
Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland), Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Finn Ni Fhaolain, Leah Foley (JCI Donegal)
Ciara McGlynn for Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishment.
Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Jennifer Doherty (JCI Donegal),Ciara McGlynn, Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland)
Amy Callaghan for Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment.
Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland), Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Amy Callaghan, Shona Chambers (JCI Donegal)
Davitt Walsh for Business, Economic and /or Entrepreneurial Accomplishment.
Owen McGirr for Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment.
Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland), Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Representing Owen McGirr, Charlene Patton (JCI Donegal)
Christopher Molloy for Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment.
Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland), Sandra McGettigan (AIB), Christopher Molloy, Ann-Louise McClintock (JCI Donegal)
JCI Donegal has great support locally from sponsors AIB who also sponsor the event nationally. Jim McLaughlin (Branch Manager, Letterkenny) and Sandra McGettigan (Branch Manager, LYIT) spoke and presented the awards on the night with Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Gerry McMonagle also addressing the attendees.
After the local awards, the Donegal winners may go on to be recognised nationally and possibly internationally for their achievements. The National finals will be held on Saturday, 12th May in Mount Falcon Hotel, Ballina. JCI feel, that highlighting the accomplishments of these young active citizens in a variety of fields will inspire others to be better and realise their full potential as active citizens.
This is the fifth year these awards have been held in Donegal. Ann-Louise McClintock, JCI Donegal TOYP Project Lead commented “The Outstanding Young Person awards is one of the most exciting events we hold during the year, it gives us an amazing opportunity to recognise the remarkable young people in the county and their impact on our community.”
JCI Donegal meet each month and visitors are welcome. For more information, check out JCI Donegal on Facebook and Twitter.
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