The 2nd annual Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards open for entries on March 31st 2019.

The awards honour humanitarian achievements while raising much needed funds for vulnerable children and families both at home and overseas.

There are five categories available for entry as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award and the winners are selected by a  panel of judges including the CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan.

Category details are available here and the closing date for entries for the 2019 awards is September 20th.

The winners will be announced at the Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards Ball on Saturday November 16th in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin.