Criteria
for being nominated as Irish Person of the Year
For over fourteen years, the Irish American Society has chosen
an “Irish Person of the Year”. The criteria are as follows:
- Continual dedication of time and tenure to the Irish American
Society.
- Unselfish attitude towards all IAS members.
- Continual promotion of the IAS.
- Continual presence at all IAS events.
- Provides assistance to the Irish Community and its various organizations.
- Maintains a non-political and a non-religious attitude in all
IAS proceedings.
- Participation on the IAS Board and various IAS committees.
- Maintains a generous spirit through financial assistance.
- Participation at other Irish events, such as the Downtown St.
Patrick’s Day Parade and the Irish Fest.
Prior to 1996, the IAS Board’s criteria stipulated that
the IPOY had to be from Ireland or of Irish descent. However,
it was agreed upon at that time that non-Irish people were also
eligible to receive the award provided they were members of the
IAS and deserving of the honor. It was further decided that
in the case of a couple being deserving of the prestigious selection
that the award would go to one individual only.
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