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THE AWARDSPeople of the Year Awards 2017
The People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab, provide a unique opportunity for the Irish public to honour those who have made a real difference to people’s lives, whether as unsung heroes or household names. Nominations for the People of the Year Awards 2017 are now open.
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“I thought the Syrian refugees should not have to be doing that and no human should have to endure what they are going through.”
Milo McCarthy
Young Person of the Year 2016
“It has been an honour to represent my country for so long. It is a privilege for me and my family to receive this award.”
Robbie Keane
Person of the Year 2016
“We're really honoured to accept this award and follow so many previous recipients who have inspired us to chase our own dreams.”
Gary and Paul O'Donovan
Sports Person of the Year 2016
“I can hardly believe that it's twenty years since the banquet in the Burlington. The awards are among the things we can be proud of in the country and it's a credit to Rehab to have kept them going.”
Seamus Heaney
Poet, Nobel Prize winner and recipient of a People of the Year Award (1989)
The Countdown Is On
Number of days left to nominate
Do you know a hero who deserves an award? Nominating someone is easy and the closing date for entries is Friday, December 1st. All the winners are nominated by the public and finalised by a panel of adjudicators. Nominate your hero today
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