IUSA Alumni Awards
Awards for recognition of the positive contributions to Irish US relationsALUMNI AWARDS ARE OPEN FOR 2024
Recognising Excellence and Distinguished Individuals
The Ireland United States Alumni Association (IUSA) and U.S. Embassy Dublin seek nominations for the Annual Awards Program. In addition to expressing appreciation to the distinguished individuals honoured, IUSA and the Embassy, through this award, seek to raise public awareness of the critical role played by alumni of U.S. exchange programs, including J1 alumni, in Irish society today. The award will be presented at IUSA’s Conference in January 2024 and two categories of nominations will be considered.
IUSA Distinguished Alumni Award
The IUSA Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Ireland-United States Alumni Association (IUSA). The purpose of the award is to honor alumni of U.S. exchange programs who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to promoting the special relationship between then United States and Ireland, who have made outstanding contributions in professional or philanthropic pursuits, or who have participated in service related to the Ireland-United States Alumni Association. Nominations should provide substantive examples of how the alumna/alumnus has made a positive impact in their community or profession.
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
This award recognizes young alumni of U.S. exchange programs, including J1 alumni, who have made a significant contribution to their community and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service. Nominees must have completed their exchange within the past ten years. Nominations should provide substantive examples of how the alumna/alumnus has made a positive impact in their community or profession after returning from their exchange program. There is an expectation that the nominee is in the beginning of what will be a long-term distinguished career or role.
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Previous IUSA Award Winners
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2023
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Mr. Fergus Finlay
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Dr. Amanda Drury
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2022
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Ms. Noeline Blackwell
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Mr. Lye Ogunsanya
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2021
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Emeritus Prof. William Reville
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Mr. Ian Power
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2020
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Prof. John Kelly
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Dr. Marguerite Nyhan
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2019
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2019 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Ms. Mary McPartlan
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Mr. Ben English
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2018
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2018 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Mr. John O’Loughlin Kennedy
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Mr. Amr Dawood
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2017
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2017 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Ms. Therese Fahy
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Ms. Sharon Hickey
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2016
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2016 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA
IUSA Distinguished Leader Award
Ms. Garry Hynes
IUSA Emerging Leader Award
Mr. Sean Gill
IUSA Alumni Award Winners 2015
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2015 IUSA Distinguished and Emerging Leader Awards of the IUSA