Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is calling on the public to nominate individuals and groups for its Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards which will take place in Croke Park on 10 December 2025.

The awards recognise the work of those promoting road safety within their communities through education, campaigning and other impactful initiatives.

Now in its sixteenth year, nominations for the awards are open and you can find more information on our Leading Lights webpage.

The award categories have been refreshed for 2025 and nominations will be accepted in each of the following categories:

• Vulnerable Road User Safety Award
• Employer-led Road Safety Programme Award
• Youth Road Safety Champion Award
• School Road Safety Initiative Award
• Innovation & Research in Road Safety Award
• Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Award
• Gay Byrne Media Award

Winners in each category will be eligible for the prestigious Gertie Shields Supreme Award 2025. This award is dedicated to Gertie Shields, an inspirational road safety activist who sadly passed away in 2015 and who won the Supreme Award in 2013.