The Impartial Reporter

Community Champion Awards

in association with Encirc

Summary

We are thrilled to launch the 2nd annual The Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards.

This is a momentous occasion that secures the tradition to honour and celebrate the exceptional contributions of community champions throughout Fermanagh and South Tyrone.

The Community Champions Awards acknowledges the courage and selfless acts undertaken by local people to enrich the lives of others. This now landmark annual occasion will become a tradition that will honour community champions for years to come.

There are 10 awards available – nominations open soon!

ENTRY DEADLINE

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

EVENT DATE

Thursday, September 11, 2025

EVENT TIME

6.30pm

EVENT LOCATION

Killyhevlin Hotel

Business Award – sponsored by Encirc

  • Balcas
  • Charlie’s Bar – ★Winner
  • Mark Edwards, Enniskillen Taste Experience
  • Rooney’s Gift Store

Sporting Champion of the Year – sponsored by Belmore Court & Motel

  • Clare Morris, Enniskillen Lakelanders
  • Clogher Valley Rugby Football Club
  • Ernie Conlon, Fermanagh Supercup
  • Gaye Conway, Enniskillen Royal Boat Club
  • St. Aidan’s High School, Derrylin
  • The Oisín McGrath Foundation – ★Winner

Champion Teacher of the Year – sponsored by The Print Factory

  • Adele Kerr, Enniskillen Integrated Primary School
  • Eimer Maguire, St. Mary’s Primary School – ★Winner
  • Gary McDevitt, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School

Youth Community Champion of the Year

  • Grace Jackman, Mount Lourdes Grammar School – ★Winner
  • Owen McKinley, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School – ★Winner

Little Champion of the Year – sponsored by Flynn Flooring & Bathrooms

  • Mennah Abdalqader – ★Winner
  • Nina He – ★Winner
  • Enniskillen Model Primary School RotaKids – ★Winner

Green Champion of the Year – sponsored by Mannok

  • Ashley Robinson, Curlew Project, Lough Erne Landscape Partnership
  • Diana McChesney, Fermanagh FREE-cycle
  • Florence Court Gardeners
  • Mary Polizzi, Dooletter Wildlife Rescue
  • Supriya Foster, South West College – ★Winner

Live Music Award

  • Bernie McNulty
  • Laytha
  • Maggie Maguire
  • The Tumbling Paddies – ★Winner

Charity Champion of the Year

  • Clare Donohoe, Pulmonary Fibrosis NI
  • Enniskillen Ladies Circle
  • Geraldine Corrigan, Friends of the Cancer Centre – ★Winner
  • Martin Ansfield (posthumously), Pulmonary Fibrosis NI
  • Mary McCann, Fermanagh Women’s Aid
  • Susan Doyle, Fermanagh Down Syndrome Support Group

Heart of Gold – sponsored by Mental Wealth International

  • Annie Carson
  • Annette Murphy
  • Genevieve Irvine
  • John Shades
  • Noelle McAlinden – ★Winner

Community Champion of the Year (Group) – sponsored by Encirc

  • Girls Allowed, Newtownbutler
  • JustUs
  • Save Our Acute Services (SOAS)
  • The Kindness Postbox – ★Winner

Community Champion of the Year – sponsored by Encirc

  • Christine Duffy
  • Jenna Robinson
  • Michele Rooney
  • Natasha Dane
  • Shelley Cowan – ★Winner
  • Siobhan O’Brien

Editors Award

  • Jonny Gibson (Posthumously)

Sponsors

The Impartial Reporter would like to thank our 2025 sponsors for their support.

Sponsorship

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If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Sharon Franchetti, Event Manager, on sharon.franchetti@newsquest.co.uk