IPB Pride of Place Competition 2025

Wicklow County Council invites expressions of interest from local community groups who wish to be nominated to the 2025 IPB Pride of Place Competition in association with Co-Operation Ireland.

This annual all-island competition is run in conjunction with local authorities and aims to recognise improvements made by local communities to create civic pride in their area. 

The Pride of Place Competition celebrates the efforts and endeavours of communities throughout Ireland, to make their place the best place to live. The competition focus is about people coming together to shape, change and improve the daily lives of people in their communities.

There are thirteen categories this year under which communities can enter. They include:

1.         Population 0 - 300

2.         Population 300 - 1000

3.         Population 1001 - 2000

4.         Population 2001 – 5000

5.         Population over 5000     

6.         Creative Communities

7.         Climate Action and Biodiversity

8.         Community Youth Initiative

9.         Inclusive Communities

10.       Community Wellbeing Initiative

11.       Community Tourism Initiative

12.       Age Friendly Communities

13.       Urban Neighbourhoods and Housing Estates

Based on expressions of interest received, Wicklow County Council will shortlist and nominate groups for Pride of Place 2025.

For information on previous category winners, visit Home - IPB Pride of Place Awards 

How to Apply

Application forms and guidelines are available below.

Applications should be emailed to prideofplace@wicklowcoco.ie by the deadline: 

4:00 pm Friday 25th April 2025

Late applications will not be accepted.