The County Champs

ReWild get their just desserts…

s much as it pains us to endorse events that are really just product placement, hey, here’s the latest press release from The Powerscourt Distillery…

At an event last night in The Powerscourt Distillery visitor centre, the inaugural winners of the Spirit of Wicklow Awards were announced.

The aim of the Spirit of Wicklow Awards is to honour the extraordinary spirit and unwavering mindset of the people of Wicklow, and it’s all brought together by the team at The Powerscourt Distillery.

With over 700 nominations received, the Co Wicklow spirit was truly on show at the ceremony, with many nominees in attendance.

Winners of the four awards were:

⦿ The Spirit of Wicklow Community Award – Lakers Social & Recreational Club (Bray)

⦿ The Spirit of Wicklow Sustainability Award – ReWild Wicklow (Wicklow County)

⦿ The Spirit of Wicklow Arts/Sports/Culture Award – Schoolhouse for Art (Enniskerry)

⦿ The Spirit of Wicklow Enterprise and Innovation Award – Wicklow Wolf (Newtown Mount Kennedy)

Lakers!

The overall winner, as chosen by the judges, was ReWild Wicklow. ReWild Wicklow embodies the Extraordinary Spirit of Wicklow and received, in addition to the category prize, a €2,000 bursary to be awarded to a charity of their choice.

Speaking about the Awards, Caroline Gardiner, Head of Marketing, Digital & Communications, said, “ We congratulate all the winners of the 2023 Spirit of Wicklow Awards and commend the exceptional quality of all the entries received. The remarkable craftsmanship, innovation, passion, and community spirit displayed by participants has solidified Wicklow’s position as a hub of extraordinary spirit.

“This event has showcased the vibrant spirit of our county and inspired us all at The Powerscourt Distillery”.