Nominations sought for Tipp awards
The Tipperary Association Dublin is inviting nominations for its annual awards, which acknowledge the special contribution and achievements of Tipperary people in 2024.
Nominations are invited in two categories: Tipperary Person of the Year and Hall of Fame.
The awards will be presented at a special function in November to mark the 90th anniversary of the association.
The Tipperary Person of the Year Award acknowledges the special contribution and achievements of a Tipperary person at local, county and national level from the fields of sport, academics, community and business. The award will be presented to an individual who made a special contribution to Tipperary in the past year and who achieved success in the person’s chosen field of endeavour.
Recent winners of the award include successful hurling manager Michael Ryan (2016), Tipperary senior hurlers Brendan Maher and Seamus Callanan, joint winners in 2019, and top jockey Rachael Blackmore (2021). The entertainment duo The Two Johnnies were the 2023 joint winners of the Tipperary Person of the Year Award.
The Hall of Fame Award honours and acknowledges the achievements and contributions made in the past by individuals in the areas of culture, sport, community activity/development or business. This award will acknowledge one of the Tipperary stand out individuals of the past. Many of Tipperary greats have been inducted into the Hall of Fame from the inaugural winner in 1999 legendary Tipperary hurler, John Doyle, to more recent inductees as author/historian Eddie Dalton (2016), founder and manager of Aiséirí addiction services Sr Eileen Fahy (2018) and former GAA Board Secretary Tim Floyd in 2022. Last year’s winner was songwriter and composer Brendan Graham. Closing date for nominations is 1pm on Monday, September 30.
Nominations should be sent in writing to: Pat Ryan, Hon Secretary, Tipperary Association Dublin, 11 Foxfield Grove, Raheny, Dublin 5 – tel: 087 6376663 or email proriain@gmail.com.