THERE are two Kerry finalists in the upcoming Full Circle Awards 2026 run by Circular.ie, Ireland’s national platform for circular economy.
The awards recognise individuals, organisations and community groups who are leading the way in circular living, reuse, repair and sustainability in their local communities.
The Kerry Women’s Centre in Tralee is a finalist in the Repair and Reuse Champion category for developing a clothes-library model that will put donated clothing back into use while helping women access clothes and supporting repair and alteration skills.
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Marianne Beasley from Ballybunion is a finalist in the Circular Living Advocate category. For more than a decade, Marianne has promoted zero waste, responsible consumption and clothing reuse through voluntary workshops, education and pop-up shops.
Returning for a second year, the awards, which are funded by the Government of Ireland under the Circular Economy Fund, celebrate the individuals and initiatives helping communities across Ireland reduce waste, reuse resources and promote more sustainable ways of living through local activation.
The awards recognise impact across six categories including Repair and Reuse Champion, Community Circular Champion, Creative Circular Design, Circular Living Advocate, Best Community Campaign and Circular Sports Champion.
Each category winner will receive a €2,000 prize along with a one of a kind handcrafted trophy created from upcycled materials. Shortlisted finalists will also benefit from national media exposure, social media promotion and features across the Circular.ie platform.
The winners of the Full Circle Awards 2026 will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place in Carlow on September 17.
