The All-Ireland Credit Union Awards have been established to celebrate and commemorate the hard work, diligence and dedication of the staff, volunteers
and directors that comprise Ireland’s most loved and trusted financial institution.

Despite the challenges of the last 2 years – Credit Unions continued to grow – offering support, service and hope to their members.
This year, for the first time, we will recognise the unwavering effort of those who devote their time to making people’s lives better.

Congratulations to all our Shortlistees and Winners at the inaugural All Ireland Credit Union Awards 2022. 

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Winner : PETER HENSEY, Tullamore Credit Union

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Winner : LAKSHAY MOHAN SETH, Palmerston Credit Union

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Joint Winner : CHRISTINE COSTELLO, Donore Credit Union
Joint Winner: OWEN YOUNG, Cairdre Credit Union

SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
PAULA MAGUIRE, Lucan Credit Union

DISTINGUISHED LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner BRIAN O’NEILL, Coalisland Credit Union

SOCIAL DIVIDEND INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Winner : SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD –  DONORE CREDIT UNION
Winner : SUSTAINABILITY AWARD – ATHENRY CREDIT UNION

BEST MARKETING INITIATIVE
Winner : BEST MARKETING INITIATIVE – CARA CREDIT UNION
Winner : BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA – ACCESS CREDIT UNION
Winner : BEST INNOVATION PROJECT – DROGHEDA CREDIT UNION

SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD IN MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Winner : NAOMH BREANDAN

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Shortlisted in this category are :
Pat Breen, Caidre Credit Union
Patsy McShane, Ballinascreen Credit Union
Bernie O’Mara, Blanchardstown & District Union
Frances Bradley, Castlecomer Credit Union
Martin Nolan, Lucan District Credit Union
Brendan Conlon, Moy Credit Union
Mick Culkeen, St Jarlaths Credit Union
Brian Gunning, Tullamore Credit Union
Michel Gormley, Westport Credit Union

Winner : BERNIE O’MARA Blanchardstown & District Credit Union

MEMBERS’ CHOICE
Winner : CARA CREDIT UNION

Press Release CU Awards, October 27, 2022

The inaugural, all Ireland CU Awards were held at a gala dinner in the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin on Saturday October 22nd. Coinciding with International Credit Union Day. The night was deemed a huge success by the many Credit Union attendees and their sponsors. Such was the positive feedback received by the founders of the CU Awards, Sean Staunton and Michael Byrne that a date of 21 October 2023 has been agreed for the next celebration of the Credit Union movement, which promises to be even bigger and more entertaining.

The glittering event celebrated the many achievements of Credit Unions throughout the island of Ireland across all platforms of business, wellbeing, individual contributions and lifetime achievements.

The judging panel was composed of business and community leaders, Chairing the judging panel was Joanne Griffin, Thought partner/CFO and author of Humology, and included Donal McKillop,  Professor of Financial Services, Queens University, Belfast, Olive McCarthy Senior Lecturer University Cork,  Lorraine Corcoran CEO Afanite, Social Economy & Governance Expert, Chair of the Credit Union Advisory Committee and Nick Money, Director of Development at Swoboda Research Centre.

The event organizers, Anne Purtell and Donna O Connor, have extensive experience in business and event organization and management.
They can be contacted at anne@cuawards.ie and donna@cuawards.ie for information on the 2023 event.
In the meantime, have October 21 October  2023 as a must attend date in your schedule.

We recognise excellence across the following categories:

1. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

CU Awards CO CLG (not for profit company), Harper House, 43-45, Dublin Street Balbriggan, Co Dublin K32NX58
Company Registration # 721094. Directors Sean Staunton, Michael Byrne