CLONAKILTY is in the spotlight at this year’s Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards, with two local initiatives recognised for protecting West Cork’s coastline.
The Clonakilty Community Resource Centre’s Siúlóid programme is shortlisted for the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Award, while St. Colman’s Community College is nominated in the Youth Initiative category.
County Cork has a strong presence in this year’s Ocean Hero Awards, with eight nominees from the county shortlisted across seven categories.
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The awards honour volunteers and groups dedicated to caring for Ireland’s marine life and shores.
The winners will be revealed at Dublin’s Gibson Hotel on December 5th, International Volunteer Day.
Around 250 guests, including community leaders and volunteers, are expected to attend the awards ceremony, which will feature panels on marine conservation.
Bronagh Moore, Clean Coasts Programme Manager, said: ‘Community groups and volunteers are the heartbeat of Clean Coasts.
These nominations celebrate the incredible spirit and dedication driving local coastal care across the country.’
The awards scheme began in 2006 as the Clean Coasts Merit Awards with a single category.
Since then, the programme has expanded significantly and now involves over 2,500 groups and 45,000 volunteers across the country.
More information can be found at www.cleancoasts.org/ocean-hero-awards.
