Greystones Municipal District will hold the 2026 People of the Year Awards on Tuesday 16th June 2026 in Greystones Golf Club.
Nominations are now being invited under the following categories:
- Sports Person of the Year
- Civic Person of the Year
- Special Person of the Year
- Cultural Person of the Year
- Commercial Person of the Year
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
The “Special Person of the Year” award is included to recognise people who have overcome personal difficulties in their achievements.
Nominations can be made by letter or email or on nomination papers available from the GMD office as well as below.
A person nominated for an award must be resident in the Greystones Municipal District which includes Greystones, Kilcoole, Delgany, Newcastle and Killadreenan. Commercial Nominees may be non-residents whose business is in the Greystones Municipal District. The reasons for the nomination should be clearly stated.
Nominations should be proposed and seconded by two different persons and all nominations must be returned to the Council Offices, Mill Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow - Email: Greystonesmd@wicklowcoco.ie on or before Wednesday 27th May, 2026.
The Awards will be presented at a function to be held on Tuesday 16th June, 2026 in the Greystones Golf Club, Whitshed Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
The District Councillors wish to honour persons for their achievements and their contribution to the community. To ensure the success of the People of the Year Awards Scheme, it is imperative that all clubs, organisations and businesses participate in the nominations.