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Best Sustainable Practice, sponsored by ATU DonegalWinner: Circular Dress CollaborativeRecognised for: Promoting sustainable fashion in Donegal by encouraging a circular economy in clothingOther Finalists: Ards Men’s Shed; Forbairt na Rosann; Vincents Charity ShopSheila Clancy O’Donnell, Alexandra O’Donnell, Felicia Orifye-Yisau, Sadbh Breathnacha, Circular Dress Collaborative; with John Andy Bonar, ATU Donegal; with Padraic Fingleton, CEO of DLDC and Noel Cunningham
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Outstanding Community Partnership, sponsored by Tata Consultancy ServicesWinner: Mica Action GroupRecognised for: Their tireless advocacy for families impacted by defective building concrete blocksOther Finalists: Skiff Rowing Project, Arranmore Island; Slavic Connect; Letterkenny Tidy TownsAngela Ward, Lisa Hone, MICA Action Group; Padraic Fingelton, CEO, DLDC; Martika Grant and Catriona Gallen, Tata Consultancy Services, and Noel Cunningham
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Best Small Community Organisation / Social Enterprise sponsored by Highland RadioWinner: Comharchumann Forbairt agus Fostaíocht Arainn Mhóir (CFFAM)Recognised for: Serving as the heart of Arranmore Island’s community with a wide array of services, including a community-run post office, men’s shed, and fitness classesOther Finalists: Kidz Club; Ramelton Community Centre; Autism Family Support GroupPadraic Fingleton, CEO, DLDC; Sally Brady; Anne Proctor, Bridget Ward, John McCafferty, and Sinead Brady of CFFAM, with Sean Quinn, Highland Radio and Noel Cunningham
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Best Large Community Organisation / Social Enterprise, sponsored by Tata Consultancy ServicesWinner: Donegal Youth ServiceRecognised for: Their comprehensive approach to youth development, which includes mental health support, educational guidance, and leadership programmes for young people aged 9-30Other Finalists: No Barriers Foundation; Ionad Naomh Pádraig; Cairde le Chéile / The Vestry Charlene Logue, Frank Dooley, Marina Carlin, Davyn Crawford and Stephen O'Donnell, Donegal Youth Service; Margaret Patton and Lara Byrne, Tata Consultancy Services; Padraic Finegleton, DLDC and Noel Cunningham