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Cathaoirleach Awards 2025

Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach's Awards Event celebrates the enormous amount of volunteerism in Westmeath, given through the many community and voluntary groups who exist in the county. The Cathaoirleach Awards event facilitates the Council presenting special awards in recognition of the role played by individuals and groups who help to create a strong and vibrant community.

Now inviting applications for the following Awards:

  • Nominations for Cathaoirleach Award for Westmeath Person/Group of the Year
  • Community project of the year Award
  • Resident Association Project Award
  • Age Friendly Recognition Award
  • Pride of Place in the Community Competition
  • STEM Grant (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Grant)
  • Schools Environmental Competition

To apply please click on the link below to download the application form

 
Please return the completed application form and supporting documents for your application/nomination by email to communitygrants@westmeathcoco.ie

All applications must be submitted by Friday 7th March 2025 - Late Applications will not be accepted.

If you are unable to access the application form or you need any further details please call the Community Development Section at 044 9332051 or by email at communitygrants@westmeathcoco.ie

 

 

Cathaoirleach Awards 2024

The Cathaoirleach Awards event honours people or groups who have given special service in their community in County Westmeath. The awards recognise the role played by many individuals and groups in helping to create a strong and vibrant community. The Cathaoirleach Awards go some way to recognising the involvement of individuals and groups in their communities, how they can influence others to become involved and active in their communities.

The Cathaoirleach Awards was held this year on Friday 17th May 2024 at Belvedere House Gardens and Park, Mullingar.

Cathaoirleach Awards 2024

Cathaoirleach Awards 2024 
Vincent Bagnall Cathaoirleach Awards Community Involvement Category Winner 2024
Helium Arts Cathaoirleach Awards Children & Youth Category Winner 2024
Milltownpass Tidy Towns Cathaoirleach Awards Environment & Heritage Category Winner 2024
Rosemount Social Initiative Club Cathaoirleach Awards Equality and Social Inclusion Category Winner 2024
Rahugh Social Services Cathaoirleach Awards Active Elderly Category Winner 2024
Joe Daly Cathaoirleach Awards Sports & Recreation Category Winner 2024
Stan McCormack Overall Winner Cathaoirleach Awards 2024

 

Age Friendly Recognition Award 2024 
BCDL Friendship Club Age Friendly Recognition Award 2024
Camán for a chat: Southern Gaels Seniors Age Friendly Recognition Award 2024
Loughnavalley GAA Healthy Club       Age Friendly Recognition Award 2024

 

Pride of Place Award 2024 
Mount Carmel Drive Residents Association Pride of Place Award 2024 - Residents Association & Housing Estates Category
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park Pride of Place Award 2024 - Community Tourism Initiative Category
Clonmellon Tidy Towns   Pride of Place Award 2024 - Population 300-1000 Category

 

Eco Primary Schools Award 2024 
St Tola's National School Eco Primary Schools Award 2024 1st Place
Emper National School      Eco Primary Schools Award 2024 2nd Place

 

Eco Preschool Award 2024 
Clonbursk Childcare Centre Eco Preschool Community Award 2024 - 1st Place
Na Feá Montessori Eco Preschool Award private sector 2024 -1st Place
Mullingar Academy of Childcare Eco Preschool Award private sector 2024 - 2nd Place
Greenpark Montessori Eco Preschool Award private sector 2024 - 3rd Place

 

Westmeath Tidy Towns Award 2024 
Ballinahown Tidy Towns

Westmeath Tidy Towns Award 2024 - Overall Winner

Tyrrellspass Tidy Towns Westmeath Tidy Towns Award 2024 - Athlone Moate Municipal District - 2nd Place
Streamstown Tidy Towns Westmeath Tidy Towns Award 2024 - Athlone Moate Municipal District Endeavour Award
Multyfarnham Tidy Towns Westmeath Tidy Towns Award 2024 - Winner of Mullingar Kinnegad Municipal District
Castlepollard Tidy Towns Westmeath Tidy Towns Award 2024 - Mullingar Kinnegad Municipal District 2nd Place
Milltownpass Tidy Towns Westmeath Tidy Towns Award 2024 - Mullingar Kinnegad Municipal District Endeavour Award

 

STEM Grant 2024 
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park STEM Winner 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Athlone Family Resource Centre STEM Winner 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Cara-Phort Family Resource Centre STEM Winner 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Loreto College STEM Winner 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Mullingar Handball All Stars STEM Winner 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

Project of the Year Award 2024 
Milltownpass Tidy Towns Project of the Year 2024
Cara-Phort Family Resource Centre Project of the Year 2024

 

 

The Event was live streamed. To watch this prestigious award, please click this link Cathaoirleach Awards 2024.

 

Congratulations to all our winners and the very best of luck with your future work in your communities.