People of Meath encouraged to vote in National Volunteer Awards

This is your chance to shine a light on some of the extraordinary volunteers of the Irish Red Cross in Meath. Nominations are now open for the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2025.

Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General, Irish Red Cross said: “Our volunteers are the people who show up. These awards are our chance to show up for them. To recognise the people who give their time, their skills and their hearts to make Ireland a kinder place, without ever asking for thanks in return."

The Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards recognise the commitment, compassion, and hard work of Irish Red Cross volunteers who generously give their time for the betterment of communities across Ireland.

You could nominate:

A volunteer who delivered essential medical prescriptions, food and water to those who were cut off during the severe snow and ice in January.

Or the volunteers who provided a national response in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, mapping out those areas hardest hit, and checking on the welfare of the vulnerable, elderly and isolated, many who went weeks without electricity, water and heat and access to essential supplies.

Or the rescue volunteers who brave the elements, night and day, all year round to search for people on our mountains and lakes. Or the hundreds of Red Cross volunteers who worked round-the-clock to provide pre-hospital medical care and emergency response at enjoyable summer events such as Electric Picnic, All Together Now, Live at the Marquee in Cork and the Big Top Galway.

Or the volunteers who continue to be there for the people of Creeslough, helping them to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives.

You could nominate a Red Cross branch or volunteer who gives their time to support Ireland’s welcome for those fleeing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, those who organise integration cafes and fun events in Waterford, Dundalk, Dublin and Tipperary, helping sick children to get to hospital appointments, helping families to rebuild their lives, grow their confidence and skills.

Or a community support volunteer who gives their time to help those who are isolated or vulnerable in our communities, providing therapeutic hand care, supporting people to get to medical appointments and creating human connection where there is loneliness.

The Irish Red Cross has 73 branches and 4,000 members across Ireland who train and volunteer to ensure communities have access to relevant and timely supports to help them prepare for emergencies, respond when they happen and recover in a way that makes them more resilient.

People in Meath are invited to nominate an Irish Red Cross member who they feel is deserving of recognition.

Nominations are open until Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 5pm.

To nominate, click here.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin on Saturday 29th November.