Diverse Ireland Awards 2011

The Integration Centre’s Diverse Ireland Awards have been created to raise awareness of the positive advancements around immigrant integration in Ireland.

Too often immigrant issues take a back seat in policy-making, media-coverage and general day to day life.

These awards have been established to help people learn more about the important work being done and to honour the efforts of those who are creating stronger, more unified and successful communities. 



Thanks to everyone that joined us for the award ceremony, it was a very special day.

The winners of the Diverse Ireland Awards 2011 are:

1. Individual   
Sergeant Trevor Laffan, Anglesea Station, Cork
2. Large Company
Dublin Bus
3. SME    
Madina Asian Food Company
4. Journalist 
Jennifer Hough, Irish Examiner
5. TD  
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD
6. The Arts/Cultural Organisation Love Music Hate Racism
7. Local Authority   
Kilkenny County Council
8. Sporting Organisation County Carlow Football Club
9. Support Service Fáilte Isteach
10. School 
Kilcolgan Educate Together, Galway



An Advisory Board of experts was appointed to assist The Integration Centre staff in selecting Prize winners. The Advisory Board was comprised of experts in media, politics and business.

The Advisory board is comprised of: