Veterans Awards Ireland

🎥 A Message from Your Host, Liz McConaghy! 🇬🇧✨ There’s still time to get your nominations in for this year’s NI Veterans Awards – but hurry, closing date is this Thursday, 18th July! Know a veteran making a real difference since leaving the Armed Forces? Shine a light on their achievements – nominate them now at: 👉 veteransawardsireland.com 🎟️ Tickets are also available – don’t miss this incredible evening of celebration and inspiration! 📧 For ticket enquiries, email: info@veteransawardsireland.com @chinnychick #NIVeteransAwards #VeteransRecognition #SupportOurVeterans #StillTimeToNominate #LizMcCoughy #VeteransAwards2025

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Liz McConaghy—affectionately known as the @chinnychick —will return as the host for the 2025 Northern Irish Veterans Awards! 🇬🇧✨ Liz's remarkable 17-year career as the RAF's longest-serving female Chinook crew member, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, has been an inspiration to many. Her candid memoir, Chinook Crew Chick, became an Amazon bestseller within just three weeks of its release, offering an honest and humorous account of her experiences Beyond her military achievements, Liz is a passionate mental health advocate and motivational speaker, using her platform to support veterans and promote resilience . 📅 Save the Date: October 16, 2025 📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Belfast 🎖️ Nominations Close: June 30th, 2025 Join us in celebrating our veterans and the incredible contributions of individuals like Liz. Let's make this year's awards unforgettable! #NIVeteransAwards #ChinookCrewChick #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthAdvocate #Resilience #Leadership #NIVA2025 #CrownePlazaBelfast

Charity Partnership Announcement ❤ We’re honoured to announce that Walking With The Wounded will be the official charity partner of the Northern Irish Veterans Awards for the next two years. This remarkable charity provides vital support to veterans who are struggling with mental health, employment, and social isolation—offering a lifeline to those who’ve given so much. 🗣️ “We are absolutely delighted to be chosen as the official charity partner for the Northern Irish Veterans Awards for the next two years. These awards play a vital role in recognising the positive impact veterans continue to make, and we’re proud to stand alongside them as they transition into civilian life. Together, we can raise awareness and vital funds to continue supporting those who need us most.” — Louise McCreadie, Walking With The Wounded 👏 We can’t wait to work closely with the WWTW team as we continue to shine a light on the strength and resilience of our veteran community. 🗓 Awards Ceremony: 16th October 2025 📍 Crowne Plaza Belfast ⏳ Nominations close: 6th June 2025 👉 Nominate now: veteransawardsireland.com #NIVeteransAwards #WalkingWithTheWounded #CharityPartner #VeteranSupport #NIVA2025 #NorthernIreland #StrongerTogether

🚨 Exciting News! The Northern Irish Veterans Awards Introduces a New Category! 🚨 We’re proud to announce the launch of a brand-new award for 2025 – Cadet Instructor of the Year! 🎖️👏 Cadet instructors are the backbone of the cadet forces, dedicating their time and expertise to mentoring, inspiring, and developing young people across Northern Ireland. Their leadership and commitment help shape the next generation, instilling values of discipline, teamwork, and resilience. This new award will recognise outstanding instructors from across: ✅ Army Cadet Force (ACF) ✅ Combined Cadet Force (CCF) ✅ Air Cadets ✅ Navy Cadets ✅ Royal Marine Cadets We know that these incredible volunteers and leaders make a real difference in the lives of young people, and it’s time to celebrate their hard work! 🎉 If you know a Cadet Instructor who goes above and beyond, keep an eye out—nominations will be opening soon! 📅 More details coming soon—watch this space! #NIVeteransAwards #CadetInstructorOfTheYear #RecognisingExcellence #InspiringTheFuture #CadetForce #Leadership

Don’t you hate it? When the photographer teases you with just a glimpse of the incredible moments from the Northern Irish Veteran Awards? All the photos will be released very soon,stay tuned to relive the unforgettable night! 📸✨ #NIVeteranAwards #ComingSoon @chinnychick

@A_Fine_Rosey @chinnychick it will be very public lol

@chinnychick @VetsAwardsNi Not seen any of it yet. (If it is indeed public). But I will say you scrubbed up very well mam!

Last night I had the privilege to host this years @VetsAwardsNi . Another incredible night with a room full of amazing people doing great things for the Norn Irish Veteran community! This event keeps growing year on year, which is so important considering anyone in uniform has had to hide in the shadows on this soil for so many years previously. Now we CAN BE PROUD, seen and heard thanks to @JasonGillard10 👏👊🙏 p.s…caption competition for pic three…..?😂

@chinnychick ex RaF so not surprised lol

Erm…..camping…..no ta 😫

@Ruger38special @chinnychick @AwardsVeterans we were in the Europa last year so i’m sure she will be just fine 😜

@chinnychick @AwardsVeterans Likewise...... And a ppw! Better looking at it, than for it !

Very excited to be going back ‘home’ to host the @AwardsVeterans in Belfast! A simply ground breaking event that’s only in its 3rd year!!! Be great to see some of my followers from the Provence who are serving or ex serving there! And of course any business’s who would like to support please get in touch with either me or give them a follow and DM them!

@charlie_lawson1 @chinnychick @PhilipIngMBE @AwardsVeterans I sure we can find a seat for you on the night. You would love it.

@chinnychick @PhilipIngMBE @AwardsVeterans Good for you!

@UKAUSVeteran @chinnychick boom lol

Announcing Liz McConaghy as the Host for the 2024 Northern Irish Veterans Awards! We are excited to announce that Liz McConaghy, famously known as the "@chinnychick ," will be hosting the 2024 Northern Irish Veterans Awards.

@Mike24775926 @chinnychick 100%

@VetsAwardsNi @chinnychick You've got one of the best there!!

@AlistairCarns @Keir_Starmer @JohnHealey_MP Well done and look forward to working with you on promoting veterans in NI

I am deeply honoured to accept Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer’s offer to serve as the new Minister for Veterans Affairs in this new Labour Government under the Ministerial leadership of our Secretary of State for Defence @JohnHealey_MP. To our veterans, you have sacrificed so much for our nation, and stood and fought with courage, often in the face of the unimaginable, it is my privilege to now to stand for you.

@chinnychick Two rules in life i’ve always stuck by. Good teeth and good Shoes. I always keep them in good nick lol

@VetsAwardsNi God u can pick out that grin in any line up can’t u! 😂😂😂 great to see bud! Excellent ambassador as always!👏

Today i had the privileged of speaking to pupils at Banbridge High School at their remembrance service. When the principle Katy Feeney invited me i was honoured to have the opportunity to talk on why remembrance day is so important and what it means to me. So thank you again.

@PaulClark_UTV @cbrroy64 @chinnychick i was chatting with @chinnychick 5 minutes before you picked her up from the Europa. She a top girl and was an amazing Guest speaker. I’ve never meet someone who was better looking and a better speaker then me until now 😂😂

@cbrroy64 @chinnychick Thank you Roy… it helps that we were in Afghanistan on two occasions.

Massive Congratulations to Ben Higgens winner of the The Community Award at our Northern Irish Veterans Awards Bryan was presented with his award by David French of our sponsors at @Reid_Black_Law Huge congratulations to Ben and well done all you do for our veteran community

We're thrilled to have won the Silver Award at the NI Veterans Awards! Huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees! Here are Laura, Reading Force Ambassador in NI, and Alison, founder of Reading Force, ahead of excitedly picking up the award. @VetsAwardsNi

Thanks to everyone who attended this year's Service Children Awards Cymru held at the @IBSBrecon sponsored by @PowysCC & in Support of @LittleTroopers_ . It was such a fantastic event with a great atmosphere in the room! #veteransawards #veterans #military #servicechildrenawards