THE INAUGURAL Limerick Mayoral Debate, which took place last May, has been shortlisted for a Chambers Ireland award.
The debate was hosted by Limerick Chamber, the Limerick Post, and the Technological University of the Shannon in front of a packed crowd at the TUS Millenium theatre in Moylish.
Now, ahead of the official awards ceremony in June, the event has been nominated for the Chamber Event of the Year award.
“We are delighted that the inaugural mayoral debate has been nominated among so many outstanding events across Ireland,” said Limerick Post publisher and owner Will Ryan.
“It stands as a testament to the dedication of all involved in putting the live debate together, and the great importance of the vote itself on Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor.
“Our entire goal in being involved in the event – which was a huge success thanks to the hard work of Limerick Chamber and TUS – was to help bring to the fore the important issues going into the ballot box, and the people who hoped to tackle them.
“To see a nomination of this level now is a welcome sign that we hit the right mark,” Mr Ryan said.
The debate which was moderated Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times, garnered over 1,000 attendees in person and online.
The Chambers Ireland Awards seek to recognise the outstanding work of affiliated Chambers around the country, providing a platform for Chambers to share and promote how active and engaged they are across several different areas.
The shortlist features 48 projects from 20 affiliated Chambers, exemplifying the wide-ranging work being done around the country.
“I am delighted to see Chamber’s Ireland acknowledge the hard work undertaken by Limerick Chamber, the Limerick Post, and Technological University of the Shannon in bringing this debate forward”, said Limerick Chamber Chief Economist and Policy Maker Sean Golden.
“It represented a large investment by all three organisations to bring it forward together. The nomination for Event of the Year for the Chambers Ireland award is a testament that not only is Limerick a trailblazer for transforming local democracy through the directly -elected mayor, there are organisations committed to ensuring that voices are heard in a communal setting to ensure that all people feel part of the process”, Mr Golden added.
