Nominations Open for Youth Awards

Recipients of the Sr. Joan Bowles Youth Awards ’23

Limerick Youth Service is inviting nominations for this year’s Sr. Joan Bowles Youth Awards.

Named in honour of the founder of Limerick Youth Service, Sr. Joan Bowles, the awards will celebrate the contribution of young people to their local youth clubs, projects, groups and community.

Young people (15-24yrs) who are members of Limerick Youth Service and/or its volunteer led youth clubs are eligible with volunteers and LYS staff asked to complete a LYS Nomination Form.

The closing date for the nominations is Friday, November 8^th with successful nominees and their respective nominator, notified via email/post.

The Sr. Joan Bowles Youth Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 5th at the Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3 from 7-9pm.

Who is Eligible?

Young people who are participating with Limerick Youth Service or its affiliated volunteer led youth clubs.

What is the Criteria?

There are many examples of a young person’s leadership such as:

• Supporting younger members and volunteers with their youth clubs and groups.
• Organising an event e.g. awareness campaign, fundraiser, youth exchange.
• Being an active member of a youth committee.
• Assisting students with after school activities such as afterschool & homework clubs.

How Can I Nominate a Young Person?

Candidates can be nominated by Limerick Youth Service staff and volunteers with our affiliated youth clubs with forms available via: LYS Nomination Form. 

Contact Information

For further information, please contact the LYS Youth Information Centre at:

Email:  yib@limerickyouthservice.com          Tel: 061-412444/083-1726898