Volunteer Awards 2026

Monaghan Volunteer Centre and Monaghan Integrated Development launched the 2026 Co. Monaghan Volunteers Awards on Monday 10th August. The launch event took place at Peter’s Lake in Monaghan Town where 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Linda Moore and Mark Cummins from Cuchulainn Blood Bikes joined Sinéad Keenan and Eoin Treanor from Monaghan Volunteer Centre to kickstart this year’s search.

It was a pleasure for the Monaghan Volunteer Centre team to meet again with Linda Moore and hear about her outstanding work with Cu Chulainn Blood Bikes. For the past seven years, Linda has served as Secretary, Phone Controller and Driver, coordinating hospital calls, recruiting volunteers, organising fundraising and helping ensure vital medical supplies reach hospitals safely and on time.

Now in its 19th year, the County Monaghan Volunteer Awards celebrate the extraordinary contributions of volunteers and voluntary organisations across the county. This year, nominations are invited in four categories:

1. Volunteer of the Year
2. Lifetime Achievement
3. The Volunteer Team Award
4. The Volunteer Group Award

The awards aim to recognise both long standing volunteers and those new to volunteering. We warmly welcome nominations from all corners of County Monaghan.

This year’s winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on Sunday 4th October in the Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney.

Since their inception in 2007, the County Monaghan Volunteer Awards have recognised volunteers from a wide range of causes, including sports clubs, heritage groups, disability services, older people’s initiatives, and more.

If you are part of a community or voluntary organisation, nominating a volunteer is a wonderful way to show appreciation for their dedication and impact.

Awards and Prizes

• Each category winner will receive a perpetual trophy and a plaque
• All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition.

You can nominate a volunteer in one of the following ways:

1. Online – Complete your nomination here: NOMINATE HERE
2. PDF Form – Download the nomination form and rules: Download Editable PDF
3. Request a form – Contact Eoin Treanor at 087 369 3989 or eoin@volunteermonaghan.ie to have a form emailed or posted to you.

We encourage nominators to use the online or email options where possible. Please note, nominations close on Friday 4th September at 5:00pm.

Tip for nominators: Judging is based on the information you provide in the form, so be sure to paint a full and compelling picture of your nominee’s contribution.

Winners of the County Monaghan Awards will be automatically nominated for the Volunteer Ireland Awards, and the public can also submit nominations directly to the national competition once applications open in the Autumn.