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Alumni Awards Gala Banquet 2024

15 May 2024

On Friday, May 10th University of Galway hosted the 2024 Alumni Awards Gala Banquet, a special occasion that marked the outstanding achievements of the 2024 University of Galway Alumni Awardee.

The Alumni Awards serve as a tribute to the contributions and accomplishments of the University’s 128,000 graduates across the globe, recognising those who have made significant impacts on local, national, and international levels in various fields. It is a testament to the quality of education and the nurturing environment provided by University of Galway that our alumni continue to inspire and create positive change in their communities.

Over the past 23 years, the University of Galway Awards programme has honoured 141 distinguished alumni.

Meet our eight outstanding winners of the 2024 Alumni Awards.

Alumni Award for Law, Public Service and Society – sponsored by RDJ
Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq and is a member of Human Rights Watch Middle East Advisory Board

Alumni Award for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences – Sponsored by Medtronic
Dr. Dermot Phelan, Former Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Mater Hospital and Associate Professor, UCD

Alumni Award for Arts, Literature and Celtic Studies
Maureen Kennelly – Director at The Arts Council

Gradam Alumni don Ghaeilge – Supported by University of Galway
Diarmuid de Faoite – Writer, Actor, Director

Alumni Award for Engineering, Science and Technology
Caitriona Walsh – Country President and Managing Director, Novartis Ireland

Alumni Award for Business and Commerce - Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
James Murphy – CEO, Lifes2good

Alumni Award for Contribution to Sport – Supported by University of Galway
Heather Boyle – Former International Rower, Cyclist, Head of Communications at the Olympic Federation of Ireland

Alumni Award for Emerging Leaders
Jack O’Meara – CEO, Ochre Bio

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<h1>Alumni Awards Gala Banquet 2024</h1>
<div>On Friday, May 10th University of Galway hosted the 2024 Alumni Awards Gala Banquet, a special occasion that marked the outstanding achievements of the 2024 University of Galway Alumni Awardee. </div>
<p><p>The Alumni Awards serve as a tribute to the contributions and accomplishments of the University’s 128,000 graduates across the globe, recognising those who have made significant impacts on local, national, and international levels in various fields. <span class="TextRun SCXW94736411 BCX8" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW94736411 BCX8">It is a testament to the quality of education and the nurturing environment provided by University of Galway that our alumni continue to inspire and create positive change in their communities.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW94736411 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p>
<p>Over the past 23 years, the University of Galway Awards programme has honoured 141 distinguished alumni.</p>
<p>Meet our eight outstanding winners of the 2024 Alumni Awards.</p>
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<h6><strong>Alumni Award for Law, Public Service and Society – sponsored by RDJ</strong><br>Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq and is a member of Human Rights Watch Middle East Advisory Board</h6>
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<h6><strong>Alumni Award for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences – Sponsored by Medtronic </strong><br>Dr. Dermot Phelan, Former Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Mater Hospital and Associate Professor, UCD</h6>
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<h6><strong>Alumni Award for Arts, Literature and Celtic Studies</strong><br>Maureen Kennelly – Director at The Arts Council</h6>
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<h6><strong>Gradam Alumni don  Ghaeilge – Supported by University of Galway</strong><br>Diarmuid de Faoite – Writer, Actor, Director</h6>
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<h6><strong>Alumni Award for Engineering, Science and Technology</strong><br>Caitriona Walsh – Country President and Managing Director, Novartis Ireland</h6>
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<h6><strong>Alumni Award for Business and Commerce - Sponsored by Bank of Ireland </strong><br>James Murphy – CEO, Lifes2good</h6>
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<h6><strong>Alumni Award for Contribution to Sport – Supported by University of Galway</strong><br>Heather Boyle – Former International Rower, Cyclist, Head of Communications at the Olympic Federation of Ireland</h6>
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<h6><strong>Alumni Award for Emerging Leaders</strong><br>Jack O’Meara – CEO, Ochre Bio</h6>
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<h6>2024 Alumni Awards Gala Banquet: Highlights</h6>

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Alumni Award for Law, Public Service and Society – sponsored by RDJShawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq and is a member of Human Rights Watch Middle East Advisory Board

Alumni Award for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences – Sponsored by Medtronic Dr. Dermot Phelan, Former Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Mater Hospital and Associate Professor, UCD

Alumni Award for Arts, Literature and Celtic StudiesMaureen Kennelly – Director at The Arts Council

Gradam Alumni don Ghaeilge – Supported by University of GalwayDiarmuid de Faoite – Writer, Actor, Director

Alumni Award for Engineering, Science and TechnologyCaitriona Walsh – Country President and Managing Director, Novartis Ireland

Alumni Award for Business and Commerce - Sponsored by Bank of Ireland James Murphy – CEO, Lifes2good

Alumni Award for Contribution to Sport – Supported by University of GalwayHeather Boyle – Former International Rower, Cyclist, Head of Communications at the Olympic Federation of Ireland

Alumni Award for Emerging LeadersJack O’Meara – CEO, Ochre Bio

Hildegard Naughton TD, Rick Officer, Marine Insititute and Caroline Loughnane, University of Galway at the University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in the Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Ger & Kathleen Hurley with Pat & Gerry Morgan at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Claire Walshe, Deirdre Kerans and Aoife Dempsey at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Brid Seoige and Sheila Gorham at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Ciaran and Sharon Bailey at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Simon and Monica Crump at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Blair and Elisa Wang at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Niall & Sharon Cronin at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Damien Gardiner & Hugh Hamrock at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Kieran & Una Kavanagh at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Hugh O’Reilly & Caitriona Walsh at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Andy Osayimwen & Ester Osayimwen at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Jacqueline Nestor and Paul Killoran, Henry Street attending the University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in the Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Judy & Mike Conroy at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Marie and Liam O’Dwyer, Knocknacarra arriving at the University of Gaay’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in The Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of University of Galway with Mayor of Galway Cllr Eddie Hoare and Pam Richardson attending the University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in the Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Lorna Farren and Sheila Gorham, University of Galway

Emma Daly, Castlebar with Galway Bay FM broadcaster John Morley attending the University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in the Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Janice O’Sullivan and Gary Duffy, Kilcolgan arriving at the University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in The Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Kevin McGee with Antoinette Fahy, RDJ arriving at the University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in The Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Bernie and Anthony Ryan arriving at the University of Gaay’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in The Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

Patrick & Therese Lonergan at University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet. Photograph by Aengus McMahon

Mayor of Galway Cllr Eddie Hoare and Pam Richardson attending the University of Galway’s Alumni Awards Gala Banquet on Friday evening in the Bailey Allen Hall. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy 10/05/24

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Alumni Award for Law, Public Service and Society – sponsored by RDJ
Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq and is a member of Human Rights Watch Middle East Advisory Board

Alumni Award for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences – Sponsored by Medtronic
Dr. Dermot Phelan, Former Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Mater Hospital and Associate Professor, UCD

Alumni Award for Arts, Literature and Celtic Studies
Maureen Kennelly – Director at The Arts Council

Gradam Alumni don Ghaeilge – Supported by University of Galway
Diarmuid de Faoite – Writer, Actor, Director

Alumni Award for Engineering, Science and Technology
Caitriona Walsh – Country President and Managing Director, Novartis Ireland

Alumni Award for Business and Commerce - Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
James Murphy – CEO, Lifes2good

Alumni Award for Contribution to Sport – Supported by University of Galway
Heather Boyle – Former International Rower, Cyclist, Head of Communications at the Olympic Federation of Ireland

Alumni Award for Emerging Leaders
Jack O’Meara – CEO, Ochre Bio