Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards 2025

Celebrating Northern Ireland’s Road Safety Champions

The eleventh annual Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards took place on Friday 21 November 2025 in the beautiful grounds of Belfast Castle, where outstanding individuals and organisations were honoured for their exceptional contributions to road safety across Northern Ireland.

Organised by Road Safe NI Charity in partnership with CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s leading accident management company, the awards recognise the dedication, innovation and commitment of those working tirelessly to save lives and reduce collisions on our roads.

More than 100 invited guests attended the ceremony, where 12 awards were presented across a wide range of sectors, including education, emergency services, voluntary and community organisations, business and the public sector.

The event’s top honour, the Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Lynda Hurley by Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins MLA, acknowledging Lynda’s remarkable long-term contribution to improving road safety across Northern Ireland. Minister Kimmins said: “I would like to congratulate Linda on receiving this prestigious lifetime achievement award, which is greatly deserved. “Linda’s dedication and commitment to improving road safety has shone through in the work she has done. “I would like to personally thank Linda for helping to deliver our road safety objectives on behalf of the Department.”

Comments from Road Safe NI and CRASH Services

Davy Jackson, Chair of Road Safe NI Charity, said:
“Once again, we had a fantastic response to the awards, with a record number of nominations received this year. We are proud to recognise the individuals and groups who go the extra mile to promote road safety in their schools, communities, and workplaces.
We also extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors, whose continued support allows us to celebrate this vital work.
The winning entries were outstanding, demonstrating great commitment and fresh, innovative approaches. Their achievements are inspiring, and there is no doubt that their efforts are helping to save lives on our roads.”

Paula Mahoney, Marketing Director at CRASH Services, commented:
“We are proud to support the prestigious Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards once again, celebrating those who make a real and lasting impact on road safety. Today we recognised an exceptional group of winners whose dedication and hard work are helping to keep road users safe across the region.
Their commitment is truly inspiring. As we reflect on their achievements, it’s important to remember that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether driving, walking or cycling, we all have a part to play in making safer choices every day. Together, we can work towards safer roads for all.”