This May will see the first Fórsa Members' National Awards presented at Biennial Conference in Killarney. The new awards, distinct from the Distinguished Service Awards, are open to all members, regardless of years of service.

Members are encouraged to nominate members whose work they feel deserves recognition. The intention is that by putting each other forward, members will celebrate each other’s hard work, learn from one another, and in the process build a more positive and productive union culture.

When discussing the awards, Fórsa President Michael Smyth said “Fórsa’s strength is our members, and so many of you all around the country work tirelessly to make our union a stronger union. With these awards we want to recognise members’ incredible work and celebrate our collective successes.”

Nominations opened on Monday 15th April. Branch Committees are invited to submit nominations for members who have made an achievement or contribution towards building a stronger union. Members are encouraged to contact their Branch Committee with their recommendations for members deserving of nomination.

Nominations are to be made under any one of seven categories:

• Organising award 
• Delivering for members award 
• Campaigning award 
• Recruitment award 
• Community champion award 
• Branch effectiveness award 
• Outstanding pandemic response champion 

The judging panel will review nominations and select winners from in early May. Winners will be informed on 8th May, and awards will be presented during Biennial Conference in Killarney, 15th – 17th May.

Any queries about the awards can be sent to awards@forsa.ie 

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