IPB Pride of Place Competition
Friday, 24 Apr 2026
12:00am – 12:00am
Closing Date: Friday 24th April at 4pm
Wicklow County Council is excited to invite expressions of interest from local community groups who would like to be considered for nomination to the 2026 IPB Pride of Place Competition, delivered in partnership with Co-Operation Ireland.
This much-loved annual all island competition, run in collaboration with local authorities, shines a spotlight on the incredible work happening in communities across Ireland. It celebrates the people who roll up their sleeves, work together, and make their local communities vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring places to live.
Pride of Place recognises and rewards communities who are making a real difference—big or small—to enhance everyday life where they live. Whether it’s improving local spaces, fostering inclusion, protecting biodiversity, or championing creativity, this competition honours the dedication that fuels community pride.
2026 Competition Categories
There are 13 categories this year, offering a place for every type of community initiative:
- Population 0 – 300
- Population 300 – 1000
- Population 1000 – 2000
- Population 2000 – 5000
- Population over 5000
- Creative Communities
- Climate Action and Biodiversity
- Community Youth Initiative
- Inclusive Communities
- Community Wellbeing Initiative
- Community Tourism Initiative
- Age Friendly Communities
- Urban Neighbourhoods and Housing Estates
Based on the expressions of interest received, Wicklow County Council will shortlist and nominate groups to represent the county in Pride of Place 2026.
Applications can be emailed to prideofplace@wicklowcoco.ie
Click HERE to to find out more and access the expression of interest form.
Want to see what successful projects look like?
Visit: Home – IPB Pride of Place Awards