The call for Clean Coasts’ Ocean Hero Awards nominations is now open.
Clean Coasts are asking the public to nominate volunteers who they believe have made an outstanding contribution to Ireland’s coastal environment.
The Clean Coasts programme, which is Ireland’s foremost community-based coastal education programme works with over 540 volunteer groups nationwide.
These inspirational groups work collectively to create a cleaner and more sustainably managed coastline.
In an effort to recognise these volunteers, Clean Coasts has been running ‘Ocean Heroes’ for over a decade and in that time have awarded groups and individuals from all walks of coastal life.
Nominations are invited in the following categories:
1. Ocean Hero Award – Group of the Year
2. Ocean Hero Award – Individual of the Year
3. Ocean Hero Award – School of the Year
4. Ocean Hero Award – Business of the Year
5. Ocean Hero Award – Idea of the Year
6. Ocean Hero Award – Beach Clean of the Year
For the ‘Idea of Year Award’ they are looking for volunteers who have raised the profile of coastal protection in their community through awareness raising events and interesting initiatives.
If you would like to recognise an individual, Clean Coasts group, school, business, beach clean or idea that made a difference to our coast, you can nominate them at: www.cleancoasts.org.
Sinead McCoy, Coastal Communities Manager with An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit said, “There are so many dedicated groups and individuals working to protect the Irish Coastline, as a result, we are delighted to be in position to hold these awards.
“The awards have really brought to the fore the remarkable work and wonderful coastal celebration events Clean Coasts’ volunteers have been involved in to date. Once again we are really looking forward to receiving inspirational nominations that show the true dedication of these coastal custodians.”
The winning entries will be invited to attend an award ceremony and celebration luncheon on the 21st of November, in the Royal College of Physicians, Dublin 2.
Clean Coasts is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce and is funded by the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government and Fáilte Ireland.
Please make your nominations on www.cleancoasts.org by Friday October 20th for inclusion in the selection process.
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