Winners' Quotes
People of the Year Award recipients tell us what winning the Award means to them.
- It is an honour to receive this award.
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Katie Taylor Sports Person of the Year
- The children are the heros here. I'm humbled by the award.
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Edith Wilkins International Person of the Year (2011)
- I was delighted that someone thought that what I did was worthy of such an award and it was great to meet all the other people who won – they all did amazing things.
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Owen O'Keefe Young Person of the Year (2010)
- I was among magnificent winners the night I received the award and the whole experience has been wonderful. Ultimately, the award will allow us to make greater changes for the children we work for.
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Debbie Deegan To Russia with Love (2009)
- It is a privilidge to be honoured this way by the people of Ireland.
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Mark Pollock People of the Year Award Winner 2012
- I feel fantastic, like I won the lotto! It's nice that the awards make people known for something good that they have done.
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AJ McCullough People of the Year Award (2011)
- I’ve been doing this for years and to me it is normal. I really felt very humbled to receive the honour.
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Rio Hogarty Inspiring Mum of the Year (2010)
- I was honoured to be awarded with so many other worthy winners from all walks of life. Thanks so much to Rehab and QUINN-healthcare for a magical evening.
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Michael O'Brien People of the Year Awards (2009)