A look-back to a special day celebrating the people who make sport possible… our volunteers!

Our Volunteer in Sport Awards was a fantastic afternoon dedicated to recognising the incredible individuals who give their time, passion and commitment to sport in our communities all year round.

It was a privilege to celebrate the impact of so many amazing volunteers and to shine a spotlight on the difference you make.

A sincere thank you to the Minister Charlie McConalogue for joining us and presenting the awards, your support for volunteers in sport is hugely appreciated.

Thank you also to the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Plaza for being such a fantastic venue and helping create such a memorable evening.

A big shoutout to MWX Media for capturing the spirit and sentiment so perfectly.
We are grateful also to Prime Awards for the medals and goody bags the Volunteers received.

Most importantly, thank you to all of our volunteers. Your dedication behind the scenes is what keeps sport thriving, and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to recognise and celebrate everything you do. Each club was also rewarded with a €200 voucher.

#DedicatedtotheDedicated 

Awards News

Volunteers in Sport Awards Judging Day

Volunteers in Sport Awards Judging Day

Jan 29, 2026

We were delighted to welcome our Judges to the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown on Wednesday for the Volunteer in Sport Awards judging day. The Volunteer in Sport Awards, taking place on 26th February, are a celebration of the incredible individuals who give their time,...

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Club/Community Sport Organisation Award

Click below to enter the Club & Community Award 2025.
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Volunteers of the Year Award

 

Click below to nominate a person for the Volunteers of the Year Award 2025.

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Celebrate Your Club Heroes: Enter the Volunteers in Sport Awards for your Chance to Receive a €200 Donation for Your Club!

Friday 5th December 2025; Sports clubs across Ireland are being invited to take part in the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards, supported by the National Network of Local Sports Partnerships, where each county’s award recipient will secure a €200 donation for their club.

 

Nominate & Win: How It Works 

  • Honouring volunteers in all 32 counties
  • €200 donation to each county recipient’s club
  • Entries close 15th of December
  • Nominate now at www.volunteersinsport.ie to be in with a chance 
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Ireland Women’s International Footballer, Amber Barrett Kicks Off the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards with the Federation of Irish Sport 

Tuesday 11th November 2025; Ireland Women’s International Footballer, Amber Barrett was on hand to lend her voice to the launch of the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards, a national celebration of the extraordinary individuals who contribute to the vibrant fabric of Irish sports. 

Hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport and supported by the Sport Ireland National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships these prestigious awards recognise the selfless volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and passion to support sports clubs and community organisations across Ireland. 

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Awards News

Volunteers in Sport Awards Judging Day

Volunteers in Sport Awards Judging Day

Jan 29, 2026

We were delighted to welcome our Judges to the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown on Wednesday for the Volunteer in Sport Awards judging day. The Volunteer in Sport Awards, taking place on 26th February, are a celebration of the incredible individuals who give their time,...

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The 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards will be celebrated on Thursday 26th February 2026. Details to follow shortly.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sporting clubs and communities, without them there would be no teams coached, matches played, pitches prepared, sandwiches made, trips organised, races run or courts kept in condition. Each week over 450,000 people volunteer to help make sport happen. And their efforts are worth over €1.5bn to the economy.

The Federation of Irish Sport hosts the Volunteers in Sport Awards as a unique celebration to honour and recognise individuals who are part of the wider volunteering community involved in sport, who give freely of their time, skills and efforts in a variety of ways through the structure of sports clubs and/or community organisations in Ireland.

Complete the entry form to celebrate the volunteer you admire most. There will be 32 county winners decided*, each winning a commemorative prize and an overall award for Outstanding Achievement.
Supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships