Ireland Blue Light Awards: Cork firm EHS International announced as Gold Sponsor
Cork firm EHS International named Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards, honouring emergency service personnel across the country.
A Cork-headquartered health and safety organisation has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards, a new national programme celebrating the dedication and professionalism of Ireland's emergency service personnel.
EHS International, which has offices on Monahan Road in Cork and operates an R&D Fire & Rescue Training Centre in Little Island, will support the awards as they expand into the Republic of Ireland for the first time.
The programme recognises individuals and teams working across Fire & Rescue Services, Ambulance and Paramedic Services, An Garda Síochána, Search and Rescue teams and volunteer first responders.
Chris Mee, Founder and CEO of EHS International, said:
"Emergency responders carry enormous responsibility. They step forward in moments when others step back, and their professionalism, training and teamwork protect lives every day.
At EHS International, we work closely with organisations involved in emergency response and safety, so it is a privilege to support the Ireland Blue Light Awards as Gold Sponsor and to host the official launch at our R&D Fire & Rescue Training Centre in Little Island. These awards will shine a well-deserved spotlight on the dedication and expertise of Ireland's emergency services community."
The Blue Light Awards have been running in Northern Ireland since 2024. The introduction of the awards in 2026 to the Republic of Ireland will provide an even greater platform to highlight the commitment, teamwork and professionalism of emergency responders across the island.
Jason Gillard and Graham Given, Co-Founders of the Blue Light Awards, said:
"Emergency service personnel dedicate their lives to protecting others, often in the most challenging and unpredictable situations. The awards were created to recognise that commitment and to celebrate the individuals and teams whose work makes a real difference to communities every day.
The awards have been recognising exceptional work across the UK's emergency services for many years, and bringing the programme to the Republic of Ireland is a natural next step. We are delighted to have the support of EHS International as Gold Sponsor as the awards launch here."
Nominations are now open, with the inaugural ceremony taking place on 15 August at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. Further details on award categories and the nominations process are available at www.bluelightawards.com.