The ceremony took place in The Helicon at Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy, a special place that speaks of the life and literature of the award-winning poet, Seamus Heaney, and was hosted by the Chair of the Council, Councillor Córa Corry.
The evening recognised a wide range of success from the district, most notably in the fields of hockey, Gaelic football, camogie, hurling and clay target shooting. Guests at the reception also heard about success in piping and drumming, and in broadcasting.
Speaking at the awards evening, Council Chair, Councillor Corry said: “Time and time again when we hold our civic receptions, we are struck by the hard work that goes into each and every achievement that we honour – a recognition that acknowledges the depth of your commitment and enthusiasm for your activity or area of work. Tonight we acknowledge these attributes and in many cases, are giving much deserved and usually unsought recognition for success.”
5. Time to celebrate
Pictured at the Civic Awards is Kara Gilmour, Adult Drum Major World Champion. Also pictured are Council Chair, Councillor Corry and nominating councillors, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Brown, and Councillor McLean. Photo: contributed
6. Time to celebrate
Pictured at the Civic Awards are representatives of Tullylagan Pipe Band Drum Corps, Grade 3A World Champions. Also pictured are Council Chair, Councillor Corry and nominating Councillors, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Brown, and Councillor McLean. Photo: contributed
7. Time to celebrate
2022 Irish Open FITASC Clay Target Shooting winner, Gerard Donnelly, at the Civic Awards with Council Chair, Councillor Corry and nominating councillor, Councillor Totten. Photo: contributed
8. Time to celebrate
Thomas Niblock, receiving a Civic Award in recognition of his work on ‘The GAA Social’, which this year won the Irish Podcast Awards Best Sports Podcast. Also pictured are Council Chair, Councillor Corry and nominating councillor, Councillor Totten Photo: contributed