The People of the Year Awards 2008
Now in its 35th year, the People of the Year Awards provide a unique opportunity for the public to recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals and organisations to the lives of others, both in Ireland and internationally.
This year's Awards will honour the truly inspirational, courageous and talented people within our society at a glittering Awards presentation ceremony in the Citywest Hotel on Saturday, 12th September 2008. The ceremony will be hosted by RTÉ's Gráinne Seoige and broadcast live on RTÉ One.
The People of the Year Awards are organised by Rehab and sponsored by QUINN-healthcare.
The Awards
The People of the Year Awards - organised by Rehab and sponsored by QUINN-healthcare - have become the predominant vehicle for public recognition of the remarkable contributions made by individuals and organisations to life in Ireland and internationally. The Awards were established in 1975 and have been televised live on RTÉ One since 1983.
Winners are chosen each year by the people of Ireland through a nominations process and finalised by a panel of adjudicators.
The recipients of this year's Awards include inspirational, courageous, talented and dedicated members of our society and those who have made a huge contribution to Irish life.
The Awards include:
People of the Year Awards to a number of individuals for extraordinary achievement in areas that include arts and culture, sport, community and older persons.
International Person of the Year Award to an Irish person who has made an outstanding contribution on an international level, or to a person from outside Ireland who has made a positive impact to life on the island of Ireland.
Young Person of the Year Award for extraordinary achievements made by a young person (aged 25 years or under).
This year, the People of the Year Awards are also making a Special Award for a Nurse of the Year in recognition of a nurse who has acted above and beyond the call of duty in his/her role.
An Tánaiste, Mary Coughlan TD, will be the guest of honour at the Awards presentation ceremony which will be hosted by RTÉ's Gráinne Seoige and broadcast live on RTÉ One on Saturday, 12th September 2009.
For more information on the People of the Year Awards, including previous winners, visit www.peopleoftheyear.com
Rehab
Rehab is a leading charity which works towards a world where every person has the opportunity to achieve their potential. We work in local communities to provide high-quality services and opportunities to people who need them. This year, more 56,000 people and their families will access Rehab's range of health and social care, training and education, rehabilitation, employment and commercial services, in Rehab's network of some 208 centres across Ireland, England, Scotland, The Netherlands and Poland.
The people who currently use our services include young people and adults with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities, people with mental health difficulties, people with autism and people with an acquired brain injury. A range of essential services are also provided to older people, carers and others who are marginalised. For more information see www.rehab.ie
QUINN-healthcare
QUINN-healthcare launched in April 2007 and since then has gone from strength to strength. The company currently has a membership base of over 500,000 and this success can be attributed to its reputation for professionalism and expertise in providing healthcare solutions to both individuals and companies. The company strongly focuses on providing excellent customer care, comprehensive benefits and great value health insurance. For more information see www.quinn-healthcare.com
