Searching for unsung heroes

A new award for unsung heroes who make a significant contribution in their community has been launched.

The new award was announced yesterday, Wednesday, and will see a group or individual chosen every month with an overall winner selected at the end of the year.

The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award is open to community groups and organisations in Cork from first-responders to community centres, victim support services to sports groups and those volunteering in the health and disability sectors.

General Manager of the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said: “There are remarkable people within our community who selflessly give their time and talent to benefit others.

“We want to recognise these individuals and groups and highlight the phenomenal contributions they have made to all our lives.

“The last year has been challenging for everyone and that is why it is so important that we recognise those who go above and beyond for others.”

Awards coordinator, Sean O’Sullivan said: “These awards are a wonderful way to recognise the organisations in our locality and their volunteers. People have really pulled together this last year and gone above and beyond and we want to recognise that.

“It is very important for us to recognise the amazing people in our community.”

The judging panel will comprise a mixture of public and private sector representatives from the community.

Nominations are open at corkinternationalairporthotel.com.