The People of the Year Awards, provide a unique opportunity for the Irish public to honour those who have made a real difference to people’s lives, whether as unsung heroes or household names. The awards celebrate the truly inspirational, courageous heroes in Irish communities, those who have all made a difference to our lives over the last 12 months. Presented by Grainne Seoige and Aidan Power, the glittering awards presentation ceremony will be coming live this year from RTÉ studios on Saturday the 5th of December at 21:50 on RTÉ One.
The People of the Year Awards have been organised by Rehab since they began in 1974 and the event has provided a unique opportunity for the Irish public to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals and organisations to life in Ireland. It celebrates the success and leadership of well-known people and also acknowledges our unsung heroes.
Previous high profile winners include Mary Robinson, Rory McIlroy, Katie Taylor, and the late Sir Terry Wogan, Gerry Ryan and Seamus Heaney, and of course so many men, women and children, whose generosity and achievements have touched our hearts and uplifted us all.