First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan has today announced the finalists of this year’s St David Awards.
This year’s awards are the twelfth annual St David Awards, with the first presented in 2014.
Three finalists are selected for each of the 11 St David Awards, with the first 10 nominated by the public, in the following categories:
- Business
- Bravery
- Community Champion
- Culture
- Environment Champion
- Innovation, Science and Technology
- Public Service award
- Sport
- Volunteer
- Young Person
- First Minister’s Special Award
The finalists in each category are selected by an independent panel, from nominations sent in by people across Wales. The winners are chosen by the First Minister.
The Special Award is chosen by the First Minister and could reflect collective as well as individual achievements.
All winners will receive a St David Awards trophy, designed and made by a leading Welsh artist. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 27th March 2025 at the Senedd.
First Minister Eluned Morgan said:
“It’s a real privilege for me to name the finalists of the St David Awards for the first time. The Awards bring together the best of Wales, with fantastic examples of the positive contribution people can make to other people’s lives.
“We have an incredible list of finalists this year, full of inspirational stories and impressive achievements. I can’t wait to see the finalists again at the Awards ceremony next month.”
The full list of finalists can be found here.
