Every day across Northern Ireland, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and members of the wider Armed Forces community continue to make an important contribution within business, charities, local communities, and public life.
The Northern Ireland Veteran Awards were created to recognise the individuals, organisations, and groups who continue to demonstrate leadership, resilience, dedication, and service long after leaving the Armed Forces.
From business leaders and entrepreneurs to volunteers, fundraisers, community advocates, reservists, and support organisations, these individuals continue to make a lasting impact, often without recognition for the work they do behind the scenes.
We believe their stories deserve to be told.
We believe their achievements deserve to be celebrated.
The Northern Ireland Veteran Awards provide an important platform to shine a spotlight on the people making a positive difference across the Armed Forces and veteran community. Whether recognising a lifetime of service, inspiring leadership, community impact, fundraising, wellbeing initiatives, or continued support for others, the Awards exist to recognise and celebrate those who continue to serve their communities in meaningful ways.