Inspirational local leaders and carers had a lot to celebrate at the Donegal Centre for Independent Living Christmas party and awards night on Thursday.
The event honoured all the people who make the organisation a truly special community.
The DCIL is also marking its 20th anniversary this year, having started from humble beginnings to become one of Donegal’s largest service providers for people with disabilities.
This year’s awards night saw Christopher McBrearty being honoured as Leader of the Year.
A leader of the year is someone who shows great direction to their personal assistance and is a great example of living independently, having choice in their own lives and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.
Eileen Mc Kechime was also commended as the runner up for the leadership award.
Leader of the year Christopher Mc Brearty pictured with DCIL CEO Rosaleen Bradley. David Faughnan Photography
Eileen Mc Kechime Runner Up pictured with her PA Georgina Montgomery. David Faughnan Photography 2
PA of the Year 2019 went to Carmel Boyce, with Chris Frize named as the runner-up.
PA of the Year 2019 Carmel Boyce pictured with CEO Rosaleen Bradley and DCIL Chairperson Cath Waugh and friends. David Faughnan photography
PA of the Year Runner Up Chris Frize, pictured with CEO Rosaleen Bradley and DCIL Chairperson Cath Waugh
David Faughnan photography
2019 Special Recognition Awards were presented to Breda Mc Closky, Kevin Reilly, Vicky Mathews and Annemarie Mc Brearty for their outstanding contributions and dedication over the past year.
2019 Special Recognition Award winner Breda McClosky. David Faughnan Photography
2019 Special Recognition Award winner Kevin Reilly. David Faughnan Photography
2019 Special Recognition Award winner Vicky Matthews. David Faughnan Photography
2019 Special Recognition Award winner Annemarie Mc Brearty. David Faughnan Photography