Launch the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Youth Awards 2023

An Garda Síochána in Sligo/Leitrim Division are pleased to launch the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Youth Awards 2023, in association with Sligo Credit Union and Leitrim Credit Unions. 

These annual awards which are now in their 13th year aim to celebrate the outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years in our communities.    

Sligo/Leitrim Gardaí recognise the work and achievements by so many young people throughout Counties Sligo and Leitrim who make their communities a better place to live in. 

Pictured at the official launch of Sligo/Leitrim Garda Youth Awards 2023 from L-R are Sharon Sweeney, Drumshanbo CU, Carl Johnston, Ballinamore CU, Inspector Frank Egan, Ballymote, Pauline Murray, Manorhamilton CU, Annalyn Walsh, Heartland CU, Inspector Cian O'Brien, Sligo, Collette Brennan, Heartland CU, Sarah Dennison, Sligo CU, Inspector Carla Curry, Leitrim.

Nominations are accepted for the following categories: 

Individual

Making a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live

Group

Group of two or more, making a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live.

Special Achievement Award

Overcome difficult circumstances, defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition. 

Community Safety Award 

Through a crime prevention or safety initiative/innovation, have made their community a safer place to live.  

Nomination forms are available at all Garda Stations throughout Sligo/Leitrim and nomination forms will also be distributed by the Community Gardaí in each local Garda District. 

Electronic versions of the nomination form are available on request from [email protected] and [email protected]  

The closing date for nomination forms is Friday, 30th June 2023.