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TY TrailblazHER™ Awards 2025-2026

The TY TrailblazHER™ Awards return for their second year and they are bigger than ever before. This year, we're expanding our celebration of student achievements with 9 award categories, offering even more opportunities to recognise the incredible female students in Transition Year (TY) making waves across Ireland. 

We believe that success comes in countless forms, and our mission is to encourage every student to pursue their unique passions and make their mark on the world. 

From the classroom to the community, from the stage to the sports field – we're here to shine a spotlight on the trailblazers who are already changing the world, one achievement at a time. 

Nominations are now closed. If you'd like to join us for the award ceremony, register your attendance here.

 

Award Categories

This year’s categories are: 

  • Sportsperson of the Year 
  • Community Hero of the Year
  • Creative of the Year 
  • Leader of the Year 
  • STEM Innovator of the Year 
  • Entrepreneur of the Year 
  • Wellness Ambassador of the Year 
  • Phoenix of the Year 
  • TY TrailblazHER of the Year 

Find out more about eligibility criteria for each category in our TY TrailblazHER Awards 2025 booklet.

 

Event Registration 

Join us for an afternoon of celebration. The Award ceremony will take place on 9th March at TU Dublin Grangegorman from 2-4PM. Attendance is open to schools, as well as individuals and organisations.

Please register your attendance here.