WATCH: Laois’ unsung hero reacts to award win on special night for county

A huge congratulations to Sonya Stokes, a very deserving recipient of the Unsung Hero Award for 2026 at the Laois Community & Voluntary Awards gala event in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Through Victims Voices, Sonya supports women affected by sexual violence and campaigns for better protection and stronger rights for survivors. She also gives so much of her time to Kilminchy Residents Association, helping to make her community a better place to live.