Professor Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University and Rose Ryan, Director of the Maynooth University Access Programme (MAP), will present awards for exceptional achievement to over 127 second level students and 32 teachers in an award ceremony held at Maynooth University on Saturday 14 April, 2018 in John Hume Lecture Theatre 1 on North Campus.
This annual event recognises students who have shown outstanding application, dedication and progress at school, often in the face of challenging circumstances. This ceremony is held in honour of their outstanding and inspirational contributions in education. Maynooth University places a premium on enhancing educational participation and attainment and to this end has developed links with second level schools in Kildare, Offaly, West Dublin and Kilkenny.
The Awards celebrate the accomplishments of 127 amazing young people in 3rd Year and 6th Year from these MAP-linked schools. The schools carefully considered their nominations and have chosen the young people because of the commitment, dedication and perseverance these students have shown to their coursework, their schools and their communities. The 6th year award winners nominated 32 school staff members as being a particular inspiration to them.
MAP believes that the Achievement Awards have a powerful impact at a crucial point in the lives of student participants as well as recognising the important role of teachers in directing students towards third level achievement.
"I felt incredibly humbled when I received my Maynooth University Access Programme Awards. I feel honoured to be part of the select few nominated to receive these prestigious awards by such a highly credited university such as Maynooth, " Adam O’Brien, Kildare Town Community School - 3rd Year Award Winner Irish and French.
Two inspirational Maynooth University students will receive the 2018 Student and Alumnus Achievement Awards. These award winners have been selected by committee because of their personal and academic achievements, their civic engagement with the university and their local community and their potential to act as a role model to students.
Invitation only.
This event is part of Maynooth Week 2018. In June 2017 Maynooth University celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding as an independent university. Maynooth Week 2018 is part of a year-long series of programmes and activities marking this milestone.