2025 Community Events Honoree Nominations

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Grand Leprechaun Nomination

Application Deadline Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

Selection Criteria

  • Must be an active leader(s) in the community on a volunteer basis
  • Must have been involved in service projects or volunteer efforts outside of work requirements in the past year
  • May not be a current elected official or running for office
  • May not have been recognized by the City in the past five years
  • Nominations made anonymously will not be considered
  • May Reside outside of Dublin

Grand Leprechaun Roles

  • Serve as media spokesperson
  • Preside over the 2025 parade
  • Judge the float decorating contest at the parade
  • Attend the Grand Leprechaun luncheon following the parade
  • Participate in the opening parade at the Dublin Irish Festival
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Honorary Chair

Application Deadline Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

Selection Criteria

  • Must be a financial supporter of the Dublin Irish Festival*
  • Must be of Irish heritage and/or supporter of Irish culture and the Festival
  • Must be a contributor to the Dublin community
  • Must be a recognized Dublin and/or Central Ohio community leader
  • Must attend the Dublin Irish Festival
  • May not have been recognized by the City in the past five years
  • May not be a current elected official or running for office
    * Via cash sponsorship, in-kind sponsorship or a VIP Club member

Chair Roles

Ongoing

  • Serve on selection committee for future Honorary Chairs
  • Lend reputation, name and face to fund development efforts
  • Act as an ambassador at the Emerald Club

Before the Festival

  • Attend April and July Committee Meetings
  • Attend promotional events
  • Start the 5K Race
  • Attend the Honorary Chair Festival Kick-off Dinner

During the Festival

  • Promotional appearances
  • Media interviews
  • Honorary Chair Reception and Festival Dedication
  • VIP Club visits throughout the weekend
  • Judge Wee Folk contests
  • Closing Ceremony/Festival Finale
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Grand Marshall

Application Deadline Friday, April 4, 2025

Selection Criteria

  • Must be a resident(s) of the City of Dublin for the last three years or a corporate citizen(s) of the City of Dublin for the last three years
  • Must be an active leader(s) in the community on a volunteer basis
  • Must have been involved in service projects or volunteer efforts outside of work requirements in the past year
  • May not be a current elected official or running for office
  • May not have been recognized by the City in the past five years
  • Nominations made anonymously will not be considered

Grand Marshall Roles

  • Serve as media spokesperson
  • Must attend the Independence Day Parade and Evening Celebration
  • Preside over the Parade and Evening Celebration
  • Judge the table decorating contest
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