It’s that time of year again when we once more make a special appeal to the readers of Metro Éireann to think about who are the inspiring people in your community.
We here at the People of the Year Awards, which are organised by Rehab and sponsored by Quinn Healthcare, are searching for stories of achievement, success, bravery and heroism. Who cannot have been moved by the courage of 2009 winner Steve Collins in his fight for justice following the murder of his son by gangland criminals in Limerick? Or have been stunned by 2010 winner Rio Hogarty’s selflessness in fostering 140 children over the past four decades?
However, we wouldn’t hear about these stories if it weren’t for the people of Ireland telling us about them. That’s why we need to know of those citizens who have done extraordinary things and who ought be considered for a People of the Year Award.
Among the categories this year are the Young Person of the Year Award (under 25 years), the International Person of the Year Award, the Best Friend of the Year Award, as well as awards for achievements in areas such as community service, arts and culture, sports and public sector achievement.
To receive a nomination form, call 01 205 7260 or write to People of the Year Awards, Rehab, Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4. You can also nominate online at www.peopleoftheyear.com or by e-mail at poy@quinn-healthcare.com. The closing date for nominations is is Monday 20 June 2011. Then all that’s left to do is sit back and tune in to RTÉ One on Saturday 10 September 10 and who knows? The next winner of a People of the Year Award could be a Metro Éireann reader!
Don Delaney
Rehab Group
