Waterford City and County Council will have a number of representations in four categories of the Local Authority Member Association (LAMA) awards

Celebrating 20 years, the LAMA awards shine a spotlight on collaboration between communities and local authorities, showcasing initiatives that benefit local communities.

In the Best Housing Regeneration and Urban Planning Category, the refurbishment of 29 The Glen is shortlisted.

In the Best Enterprise and Start-Up Hub category, Kinetic Labs, a purpose-built science and technology hub in Waterford, is nominated.

The Environment Department has been recognised in two categories. The Ballybricken Transport eHub in the Best Community Transport Initiative.

Meanwhile, in the Best Green Sustainable Initiative category, the Council’s Business Pledge for a Cleaner, Greener Waterford is also nominated.

Commenting on the shortlist, Sean McKeown, Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council said, “I would like to congratulate all the Council staff and teams behind the shortlisted projects. From housing and environmental initiatives to economic development, these projects demonstrate Waterford City and County Council’s forward-thinking approach to tackling some of our most important challenges.

“Initiatives such as the LAMA awards not only give us and the other 30 local authorities the opportunity to showcase our work, but also to work collaboratively with others and share best practice.”

The LAMA All-Ireland Community and Council Awards 2026 will celebrate 20 years of the awards and 40 years of the LAMA Executive, and take place in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on February 28th, 2026.

The awards will be held in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre next month.

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