Honour Your Humanitarian Heroes!

23 April, 2018

Nominations are now invited for the 2026 Hugh O'Flaherty International Humanitarian Award.
 

Background:

The work of Monsignor O’Flaherty follows a long and continuing tradition of humanitarian service by Irish people. In Nazi occupied Rome during 1943/44, the Organisation he created, provided refuge and assistance to the hunted and oppressed – numbering an estimated 6500 people. It is almost certain that they would otherwise have faced cruel imprisonment and, in many cases, almost certain death.

 

The Award:

The Award recipient will receive The O’Flaherty Humanitarian Medal and a Framed Award Scroll from the Mayor of Killarney at a special Award Ceremony. The Recipient/Organisation will also receive a Bursary of €3000.

NB: If the Award is shared, each Recipient will receive a Medal & Scroll and an equal share of the Bursary.

 

NOMINATION PROCEDURE:

Nominations are invited from: 

  • The General Public.
  • Humanitarian NGOs operating at home or overseas.
  • Humanitarian & Related Societies.

Nominations can be for an:

  • Individual.
  • Team.
  • Organisation.

Considered to be an outstanding Humanitarian Role Model and/or are providing exceptional Humanitarian Services for those in need at home or overseas.

 

Nominations should:

  • Be submitted via email to [email protected]
  • Be in no more than 500 words
  • Be submitted by the closing date of July 10th 2026.
  • Clearly outline the reasons why the nominator feels that the nominated Individual / Team / Organisation, merits consideration for this award.