Just 24 hours left for you to nominate your Wicklow hero in the counties newest Awards!
Powerscourt Distillery was founded to produce, inspire and celebrate Extraordinary Spirit and so it is fitting that they have recently launched a very special Award celebrating Co. Wicklow, called “The Spirit of Wicklow”.
Launched to coincide with the release of Fercullen Single Malt, the first whiskey distilled in Wicklow in over 100 years – 100% distilled on Powerscourt Estate and 100% malt, the “Spirit of Wicklow” awards aim to celebrate the “Extraordinary Spirit” and mindset of Wicklow and its people. Cooperation is seen every day in Wicklow communities, businesses, services, craftsmanship and culture and that along with their connection to the unique and beautiful landscape of the Garden County, makes the ‘Spirit of Wicklow Awards even more special. give us Nominations are now open.
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Each of the four award categories have been carefully chosen to align with Powerscourt Distillery’s Brand Values. Find about more about each award category here.
- The Spirit of Wicklow Community Award
- The Spirit of Wicklow Sustainability Award
- The Spirit of Wicklow Arts/Sports/Culture Award
- The Spirit of Wicklow Enterprise and Innovation Award
Nominations can be made from outside the County, but nominees (individual or group/business) must be either a resident in Wicklow or working with a Wicklow based entity. You can nominate your Spirit of Wicklow until 29th May 2023.
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Speaking about the Awards, Caroline Gardiner, Head of Marketing, Digital & Communications said, ” As an Enniskerry native, I couldn’t be prouder of our unique & beautiful Garden County and the abundance it has to offer. We are delighted to mark this seminal moment for the company with our “Spirit of Wicklow” awards, acknowledging the amazing support we have received since founding The Powerscourt Distillery. The campaign aims to celebrate the passionate and inspirational mindset of Wicklow and its people, seen every day in all aspects of our communities”.
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The Awards Winner in each category will receive a specially commissioned Award made from hand-chosen Wicklow Oak from Kiln Dried hardwoods Dromont and created by local craftsmanship by Ian Robertson, known for his bespoke handmade Wicklow wood pens, a luxury hamper of Wicklow Produce, including a selection of exceptional Fercullen Whiskeys.
The overall winner, as chosen by the judges, is someone who embodies the Extraordinary Spirit of Wicklow and will receive, in addition to the category prize, a €2,000 bursary to be awarded to a charity of their choice.
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