Nominate a Wexford Community Hero for the AXA Community Hero Awards 2025

AXA Ireland is calling on residents across County Wexford to nominate exceptional individuals for the AXA Community Hero Awards, which recognize people who go above and beyond to help others in their local communities. With a total prize fund of €80,000, the awards aim to honor those who are making a tangible difference in their neighbourhoods, with four winners selected from across Ireland. Each winner will receive €20,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. The awards are open for nominations in four categories: - Road Safety - Mental Health - Women’s Safety & Wellbeing - Sustainability Previous winners have included notable organizations such as Cork Cancer Connect and Community Connect Galway. AXA’s judging panel will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity in their efforts to improve the lives of others. Elizabeth Arnett, AXA’s Chief Communications, Brand & Sustainability Officer, shared, “The AXA Community Hero Awards are about empowering those who are actively creating positive change. Many of us know someone who always goes the extra mile to better their community, and these awards are our way of showing them how much their efforts matter.” In addition, Mick Comerford, Direct Retail Director at AXA, emphasized, “This is our chance to give back to the communities that have supported us. We’re thrilled to celebrate the amazing work happening across Ireland especially right here in Wexford.” To nominate a community hero, simply visit the AXA website at www.axa.ie  and submit a brief description (150 words or less) explaining how the nominee has positively impacted their community and why they deserve to be recognized. The nomination process is open until 4 pm, Monday, January 5, 2026. Wexford residents can also visit the AXA branch on Henrietta Street in Wexford Town or any AXA branch nationwide for further details or assistance with the nomination process. The AXA Community Heroes will be announced in January 2026. At the launch of the AXA Community Hero Awards are (l-r) AXA Ireland Head of Marketing Elaine Kearney, representatives of the company’s nationwide branch network Mark Shields, Suzanne Campbell, Noelle Smyth and Glenn Turner with AXA Ireland’s Regional Manager, Direct Retail Ciaran Goodman and Setanta the golden retriever who was on duty as AXA Ireland’s office was turned into the Search Headquarters for the occasion. Nominations can now be submitted via axa.ie. Four winners will be announced as AXA Community Heroes in January and each will receive €20,000 to donate to their chosen charity. Photo Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2025 Setanta the golden retriever was on duty as AXA Ireland’s office was turned into the Search Headquarters for the launch of the AXA Community Hero Awards. People across Ireland are being invited to nominate someone they know for the Awards which recognise those making a meaningful difference in their communities. Nominations can now be submitted via axa.ie. Four winners will be announced as AXA Community Heroes in January and each will receive €20,000 to donate to their chosen charity. Photo Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2025 At the launch of the AXA Community Hero Awards are (l-r) AXA Ireland Head of Marketing Elaine Kearney, Head of External Communications & Customer Engagement Aideen McGrath, Regional Manager, Direct Retail Ciaran Goodman and Chief Communications, Brand & Sustainability Officer Elizabeth Arnett, with Setanta the golden retriever who was on duty as AXA Ireland’s office was turned into the Search Headquarters for the occasion. Nominations can now be submitted via axa.ie. Four winners will be announced as AXA Community Heroes in January and each will receive €20,000 to donate to their chosen charity. Photo Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2025