Nearby Ireland have been on the lookout over the past few months for their Local Legend or Legends in the local community. Customers of Nearby Ireland have been visiting stores to ensure their local community group or person gets nominated for all the great work they do within their own community. From community groups who make a real difference to individuals who go out of their way to help others; there has been an overwhelming response to the campaign with entries pouring in online, through our web and social channels as well as in each Nearby store.
The judging panel was finally able to narrow it down allowing the Nearby Ireland team to surprise the winner Una Curran who is a Self-Employed Mindfulness & Wellness teacher. It was clear from the influx of nominations at Una’s local Nearby store in Dunboyne that she was a worthy winner already. The prize was a €500 cheque from Nearby Ireland to reward Una for all the important work that she does not only in her local community, but the wider community in Co. Meath and beyond.
Una provides activities and social opportunities for adults and children with autism and learning disabilities in the Dunboyne area and beyond through mindfulness and well-being classes. Ollie Donnelly, Nearby Brand Marketing Officer had this to say:
“The work that Una does throughout the community often goes unnoticed in the grand scheme of ‘self-help’ in the modern day. With more and more distinction being placed on mental well-being and mindfulness this work is finally getting the recognition it deserves and is why we are delighted here at Nearby to not only be able to support in this way but to raise awareness of these classes available from people like Una across the country”
Louise Young, a current client of Una along with her child, was one of the many who nominated Una to become the Nearby Local Legend for 2024. Here’s what Louise had to say:
“Una provides fantastic services for the kids and parents in her group, she’s so deserving of the award as she not only works with special needs children, but also the parents and even siblings, making everyone feel valued in a comfortable setting.”
The competition was the latest activity undertaken by the Nearby team to support the brand’s community campaign. The campaign highlights the importance of their Nearby store in the community and how the store can be seen as the hub for many.
Louise also had this to say about Nearby; “I think it’s really important that the likes of Nearby has these awards because it shows that they are part of the community and how much they value their customers by showcasing how important it is to have Local Legends nearby.”
Ollie Donnelly closed by stating, “On behalf of Nearby, I am delighted to present this cheque to Una and hope that she will be able to continue to do the amazing work that has aided so many to date and is why she is seen as a Local Legend in the area. I would like to thank everyone who entered this year’s competition; the response was phenomenal, and we can’t thank our Nearby Ireland customers enough for that. The insight we got into the outstanding work our customers do make me and the team proud to be a part of Nearby. To see the entries pouring in and the willingness of people to nominate others in their community has been a very enriching experience for myself and the panel.”
Check out the video on our socials at this link to see how we surprised our Local Legend.
