YSI Awards 2023

Young Social Innovators of the Year Awards 2023!

The YSI Awards are back as a LIVE in person event in 2023 and we can't wait! We are ready for an epic day of innovation, inpsiration and fun!

This year's event will take place on Tuesday 02 May 2023 in Croke Park, Dublin.

The finalist teams for this years Awards will be announced on Monday 17th April and we can't wait to meet these special innovators and go-getters making real and tangible differences in their schools, communities and beyond.

Finalist teams will be pitching to our 3 incredible panels of judges and competing live on the day for a range of prestigious awards,

On the Day

Ireland's most creative young innovators will showcase their ideas for a better world and compete live for a range of awards across categories including:

Strong and Caring Communities, supported by Aviva Ireland
Make Our World Healthier (Mental Health), supported by the Health Service Executive
Make Our World Healthier(Physical Health), supported by the Health Service Executive
Make Our World a Better Place for Young People, supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Make Our World Fair and Just
Make Our Country More Inclusive and Poverty Free, supported by the Department of Social Protection
Relationships & Sexual Health Challenge, supported by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme
Make Our World Safer
Climate Action and Energy, supported by Eirgrid
Global Citizens Award, supported by WorldWise Global Schools
Digital Innovators Awards, supported by Virgin Media
Social Media Award
School Community Impact Award
Fun-raising Award

and of course, the coveted Young Social Innovators of the Year Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.

All winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony!!

Schedule 02 May 2023

08.30..........Arrival and Registration (Breakfast)

09.00..........Event Opens (Activities, Expo, Open Mic)

09.30..........Finalist Pitches - Live Judging!

12.00..........Guest Reception

1.30...........Awards Ceremony!!!

3.30...........Close

Finalists 2023 Announced

Congratulations to all of our finalist teams!

View Shortlist

Please note: Information will be sent directly to all YSI Guides of finalist teams by email with further details on how to prepare for your YSI Awards experience!!