The Good Relations Awards 2025 are now open for nominations. The annual Awards spotlight the essential role that members of the local community play in delivering peace and building united communities here.
This year there are six award categories:
- Community Relations Council Exceptional Achievement Award (peace building) – Partner: Community Relations Council
- Good Relations Volunteer of the Year Award – Partner: Volunteer Now
- Good Relations Community Champion Award – Partner: NICVA
- Good Relations Youth Award (Under 25) – Partner: NI Youth Forum
- Good Relations Connecting Communities Project of the Year Award – Partner: Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
- Good Relations ‘Housing for All’ Award – Partner: Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
The Good Relations Awards are organised by the Community Relations Council in partnership with The Executive Office (TEO). Each Award category is supported by a partner organisation: Volunteer Now; NICVA; NI Youth Forum, and the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. New for 2025 is The Housing for All award and Community Relations Council is delighted to have the support and engagement of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in this category.
The Awards recognise the exceptional commitment to Good Relations work undertaken by people and groups who go above and beyond, every single day, to make a better, more united community for everyone. The Awards celebrate those who unite and champion our local communities, while also showcasing the diverse range of projects that connect communities in peace, understanding and cultural respect.
If you know a local group, individual or organisation in Northern Ireland that deserves recognition for their work, nominate now for the 2025 Good Relations Awards. The closing date for nominations is 19th December 2024.
