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Impact Ireland
Award
The Impact Ireland Award recognises leaders whose work has advanced entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability and positive impact.
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HONOUREES
Patrick &
John Collison
Co-founders, Stripe
Patrick and John Collison received the Impact Ireland Award 2025, recognising global entrepreneurship, responsible innovation and their lasting contribution to Ireland’s technology story.
The award was conferred during the closing gala of the Impact Ireland Convention & Global Advisory Council (GAC) 2025 at The Shelbourne, Dublin, an event hosted by Venturewave Capital and supported by Bank of America Corporation.
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John Kerry
Former U.S. Secretary of State & Global Climate Leader
In 2024, John Kerry received the Impact Ireland Award for unparalleled leadership in advancing global climate action.
The Impact Ireland Convention, hosted by VentureWave Capital and supported by Bank of America, was held at Dublin’s historic Mansion House, where it honoured former US Secretary of State John Kerry with the prestigious Impact Ireland Award.
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INAUGURAL HONOUREE
Mary Robinson
Former President of Ireland & Global Climate Justice Advocate
In 2022, Mary Robinson was recognised for pioneering contributions to human rights, environmental sustainability and climate justice.
Dublin, 10 June 2022 – Ms. Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been presented with the inaugural Impact Ireland Award in recognition of her career-long contribution to global environmental sustainability. The Edge and Adam Clayton, members of the Global Advisory Council of Impact Ireland, presented the award.
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Impact Ireland
Convention 2026
8 October 2026
The Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin