2024 County Mayor’s Community Awards

Outstanding contributions made by individuals together with community and voluntary groups from across Cork County were highlighted at the 11th Annual Mayor’s Community Awards in Cork County Hall. The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn, presented a total of 11 awards on the night, with Theresa Hickey from West Cork winning the overall Individual award and The Fermoy International Choir, from North Cork, winning the overall Community Group award.

Mayor O’Flynn warmly commended all nominees at the awards ceremony for their commitment and dedication to their communities, 

Winner of the Overall Individual Mayor’s Community Award, Theresa Hickey, is a passionate voluntary community activist and a member of Co-Action West Cork Co Ltd, The Legion of Mary, The Carbery Show Society, The Red Cross Society, The Parish Council, and the I.F.A. Theresa was also a volunteer with Skibbereen Credit Union for many years.

The Fermoy International Choir were awarded the Mayor’s Community Overall Group Award.

The choir, established in 2019, was set up to bring all members of the community together. They have welcomed over 400 members from 50 countries and their success inspired the creation of a nationwide movement called ‘One Town One Voice’. They have featured on both RTÉ and BBC World Service, highlighting the best that local community has to offer.

Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O’Sullivan added,

South Cork Nominees

North Cork Nominees

West Cork Nominees