By Dan Walsh
The 10th annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards ceremony took place in Wexford County Council buildings acknowledging the achievements of young people who are making a difference in their own lives and in their communities within the Wexford Garda Division.
The occasion was a huge success with over 120 people attending to celebrate the brilliance of these young people. Thirteen awards were presented, including individual awards for overcoming adversity, making positive contributions to their community and group awards such as raising awareness about drink spiking.
The Individual awards went to Ella Colgan, Yosra El Hussein, Valeriia Stepanenko, Sokhrab Yanbekov and Sophie Healy. Special Achievement Awards went to Cian Hammel, Fernando Veresan, Luke Moorehouse, Darragh Power and Luke Sanders. The two groups to receive an award on the night were The Bling Girls and Sean Holden, Tiernan Codd and Kuba Dmoowski. The Community Safety Award went to The Enniscorthy Youthreach Learners Group.
Inspector Liam Kavanagh said; “An Garda Síochána, Wexford are delighted to share that this evening’s local Garda Youth Awards ceremony was a great success, thanks to the support and efforts of everyone involved.
“A special thank you goes to Wexford County Council for their ongoing sponsorship and support which was instrumental in the event’s success. The presence of Cumas Céilí Band also contributed to the event.
Wexford County Council Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe attended the event and said; “It is an honour to be involved with the Garda Youth Awards. It is vitally important to encourage our young people to reach their maximum potential. The young people are an example of the positivity and good that exists in our own community.”
The nomination process will be open again in early 2027 on the Wexford County Council’s website for anyone who would like to nominate a young person between the ages of 13 and 21 years for next year’s awards.
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