COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
MOTION NO. 5
MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins
"That this committee congratulates all the groups and individuals shortlisted for the Community Endeavour Awards and commends the Council staff involved in putting on this positive event which showcased and recognised local community spirit."
REPORT:
The Community Endeavour Awards aim to acknowledge, promote and recognise the work of community and voluntary organisations within the administrative area of South Dublin County Council. There is an immense richness and variety of voluntary organisations working in South Dublin and this initiative in some small way tries to recognise the efforts of those who carry out this valuable work. All community organisations whose activities have made a difference in their community and have had a beneficial effect on the residents were eligible to enter.
140 entries were received from a wide variety of groups operating in South Dublin County. While all groups who entered could not receive an award, they were all invited to the awards ceremony.
An independent judging panel assessed each entry and the Awards were made at a function in the Red Cow Moran’s Hotel on Friday 11th December by the Mayor, Cllr. Sarah Holland.
Awards were made to the following groups:
Knocklyon Network - Civic Pride and Community Endeavour
Rathcoole Community Centre of the year - Multi-Purpose Community Facility of the Year
Dominic’s Community Centre - Neighbourhood Community Facility of the Year
Killinarden Angling Club - Sport and Recreation
Fettercairn Horse Project - Social Inclusion Award
RAMS Newcstle - Active Age Award
Na Gael Óga GLC - Gradam na Gaeilge
St. Mark’s Youth and Family Centre - Best Allotment or School/Community Garden
Dodder Action - Community Sustainability Initiative
Dublin Bus - Corporate Endeavour Award
Chloe Callaghan (nominated by Balgaddy Working Together Group) -Young Achiever
Christy McDonnell (nominated by Rathcoole Community Centre) - Lifetime Achievement
PK Boccia Club - Special Recognition Award
Ballyboden St. Enda’s GAA Club - Special Endeavour Award
Dominic’s Community Centre - Overall Community Endeavour Award
An internal review of this new award programme will take place shortly. Funding has been provided for this programme in the 2016 budget. If the Motion is passed the commendation expressed in the Motion will be passed on to all staff involved in the event.