The Chief Commissioner Award (CCA) ceremony 2019, took place this year in the historic Trinity College, Dublin. It was once again a magnificent day and the sun shone for us for the most part.

Congratulation to the 39 Guides who received this year’s award: 11 girls received the highest award of Gold. 18 received Silver and 10 received Bronze. Many thanks to all their families and Guiders for mentoring the girls through their projects and on to interview stage.
The recipients entered the ceremony accompanied by Niamh Hannan from Buion Naomh Brendán, Eastern Region, who played a fantastic piece on the flute.

The Guest Speaker, Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw, gave a talk about self-esteem, being yourself and looking after your mental health.

Emily McCann, Chief Commissioner, set the challenge last year for the girls to promote positive mental health for themselves and within their Guide Unit.

The CCA recipients raised over €10,000 for charities, including:

Alzheimers Society UK
Angels Wishes
Aoibheans Pink Tie
Artane Band
Chest Heart Stroke Charity
Childhood Cancer Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
Darkness Into Light
Dogs Trust
Downs Syndrome Ireland
Ellies Retreat
Fields of Life
Great Ormond Street
ICAN
Irish Cancer Society
Irish Kidney Association
ISPCC
Jigsaw
Jog for a Dog
MacMillen Cancer Support
Make A Wish
Princess Freya
Robyns Trust
SAMH
St Francis Hospice
Temple Street
The Tessa Garry Trust
Trocaire
Virgina Cancer Fund