Community Spirit Awards
Nominations Now Open
The Community Spirit Awards by Cork International Hotel recognises an outstanding contribution or special achievement made to the community by a group or individual.
The awards are a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the work done within our local community, to reward our unsung heroes and recognise the phenomenal contribution they have made to our lives. The awards aim to celebrate and recognise the remarkable people within our community who selflessly give their time, talent and dedication to benefit others.
These awards are sponsored by The Carrigdhoun Newspaper and Gerald McCarthy Giftware.
WHO CAN ENTER?
Anyone can nominate a volunteer or group that is located in Cork City or the Southside of Cork County. The only requirement is that they give their time voluntarily and without financial reward.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRY?
There is no deadline for entry. Community Spirit Awards are run monthly, with one monthly winner and one overall annual winner. Nominees can be submitted any time.
How do I enter?
Whether you are nominating yourself, your group/organisation, or someone else, please complete the form below.
If you are nominating someone, we will need to contact them directly to confirm that they wish to enter the awards – please include contact information for them when asked so that we can get in touch.
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our monthly winners 2024

January Winner
The Shine Centre are the January winners of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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February Winner
Dan and John Cronin awarded a Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award for February
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March Winner
Adrian O’Herlihy from Carrigaline is the March winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards
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April Winner
Susan O’Mahony is the April winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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May Winner
Nicola Desmond is the May winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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June Winner
Ballincollig Tidy Towns committee is the June winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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July Winner
Stephen Cleary is the July winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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August Winner
Paddy O’Connell is the August winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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September Winner
Elaine Curtin is September’s winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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October Winner
The Irish Sepsis Foundation is the October winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
Read Moreour monthly winners 2023

January Winner
Our January winner is the Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club. The charity organises magical and exciting adventures and trips of a lifetime for children and their families who are going through a difficult time.
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February Winner
Templebreedy SOS award the February Community Spirit Award for their eco-friendly conservation efforts.
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March Winner
Griffins Potatoes business owner Jim Griffin awarded the March Community Spirit Award for his volunteering and fundraising efforts.
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April Winner
Shandon Area History Group, awarded the April Community Spirit Award for efforts to preserve the historical and cultural significance of Shandon and its surrounding areas as well as sharing the untold stories of ordinary local people.
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May Winner
Cork Cancer Care Centre is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. The centre offers support, advice and a shoulder to lean on to people touched by cancer.
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June Winner
Retired teacher and writer Eileen McGough is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.
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July Winner
Kinsale Community First Responders is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.
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August Winner
Mary Foley has been the driving force behind the Passage West Children’s Choir, the Harbour Amateur Dramatic Group, the Sunshine and Smiles Club for children with disabilities and the Passage West and Monkstown Cardiac First Responder group.
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September Winner
John Calnan played a part in the sporting lives of several Olympic athletes including Derval O’Rourke, Lizzie Lee and coach Donnie Walsh.
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October Winner
Donal Kelleher, a native of Ballyphehane and founder of the Kilreen Celtic soccer club, is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards.
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November Winner
Kevin O’Driscoll, a volunteer who dedicated a life-time of service to working with athletes in Carrigaline, has been honoured with the latest Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.
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December Winner
The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been announced as Crosshaven Centra owners Bernard and Ann Lynch.
Read MoreMonthly Winners 2022

February Winner
A volunteer leader with the Irish Girl Guides has been selected as the second ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’ monthly winner of 2022
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March Winner
Carrigaline Community First Responders is the latest winner of ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’ monthly winner of 2022
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April Winner
Cork’s Everton AFC is the latest winner of ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’ monthly winner of 2022
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April Winner
Cork’s Everton AFC is the latest winner of ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’ monthly winner of 2022
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May Winner
Down Syndrome Centre Cork is the May winner of ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’
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June Winner
John Middleton Jr, Chairman of Crosshaven GAA is the latest winner of ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’.

July Winner
Crosshaven Coast Guard Claim Community Spirit Award for July
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December's Winner
A group of people who have built homes for older people and a youth centre as well as raising millions of euro in the process are the latest winners of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.
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November's Winner
Ability@Work’s Friendly Phones service is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.
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October's Winner
Kilreen Celtic, one of Cork’s fastest growing soccer academies, have been selected as the latest ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’ winners.
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September's Winner
Bru Columbanus has been chosen as the latest winner of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.
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August's Winner
Passage West man Francis McEveney has been chosen as the latest winner of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.
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July's Winner
Dedicated clubman, Norman Deane from Cork Harlequins is the winner of the latest Community Spirit Award.
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June's Winner
LGBT+ Running Club Frontrunners has been chosen as “The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award” winner for June.
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May's Winner
The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism has been chosen as “The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award” winner for May.
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April's Winner
Ballygarvan Home-Grown Hero Wins Community Spirit Award. Cork International Hotel is Looking for Nominations for the Community Spirit Awards
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March Winner
One Green Village Wins Community Spirit Award. Cork International Hotel is Looking for Nominations for the Community Spirit Awards.
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February Winner
Cork City Missing Persons Wins Community Spirit Award. Cork International Hotel is Looking for Nominations for the Community Spirit Awards.
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