Nominate your organisation for the Volunteer Engagement, Community & Social Impact Award – Kilkenny Chamber Business Awards
The Kilkenny Public Participation Network is delighted to once again co-sponsor an award alongside the Kilkenny Volunteer Centre at this year’s Chamber Business Awards.
This year, the category we sponsor has been expanded to the Volunteer Engagement, Community & Social Impact Award, recognising the significant contribution that volunteering, community involvement, and social impact make to our communities and local economy.
The award celebrates the outstanding work being carried out across County Kilkenny and shines a spotlight on the individuals, groups, and organisations making a real difference through their commitment to volunteering and community action.
So if you know a small informal committee of people who came together as volunteers to make a big difference in your area OR
A non-profit organisation which carries out some incredibly valuable work with the support of volunteers OR
A local business whose employees have delivered an impactful volunteering initiative.
We want to hear your amazing stories!
How Do I Nominate?
Anybody can nominate an organisation, committee or a local business in this category. You can also nominate your own group!
Nominating is quick and easy!
Step 1: Visit www.kilkennychamber.ie and create an online account with the Chamber to submit your nomination.
Step 2: Once logged in, select “start a new Nomination”
Step 3: Choose the “Nomination Form” option.
Step 4: Complete the short nomination form with the contact details of the organisation, business, or committee you wish to nominate.
Once submitted, the Chamber will contact the nominated group to confirm whether they would like to accept the nomination.
If they choose to proceed, they are invited to complete a brief online application outlining their volunteer involvement and the positive impact of their work, which will need to be submitted no later than 2nd October 2026.
Deadline Extended for Nominations: Monday 21st September, so if you know a deserving non-profit organisation, business, community group, or committee making a real difference through the efforts of volunteers, be sure to submit your nomination today!
Find out more about the Kilkenny Business Awards 2026 HERE
