2019 Greater Columbus Area Irish Honorees:
Daughters of Erin ☘
Irishwoman of the Year: Carolyn Collins
Woman of the Year: Sharon Selby, President
Member of the Year: Dawn Peterson
Clann Na nGael Honoree ☘
Judge John A. Connor, who died December 2018, just after the award was announced
Emerald Society ☘
Member of the Year, Sara Cross
Shamrock Club of Columbus ☘
Irishman of the Year, Rich Finn
2019 Parade Marshal, Rick Ralston
Members of the Year, Dan & Penny Giesemann
President Awards, Laurie Lapinskas and Anna Vollmer
Shamrock Club Pic L to R – Maureen Ginley, Penny Giesemann Volunteer of the Year; Tony Hatem, President; Laurie Lapinskas, Anna Vollmer
2 row L to R; Rich Finn, Irish Man of the Year; Nancy Murphy, Amy Fulton, Christine McConahy-Harris; Board members;
Backrow L to R; Jamie Porter, Board Member; Jay Fulton, Board Member; Andy Shuman, Secretary; George Doyle Gamber, Vice President; Dan Giesemann, Volunteer of the Year.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Patrick Pearse Division ☘
Commodore Barry Recipient: Chris Fulcher
Hibernian of the Year: Deacon Roger Minner,
Pic Desc: Past President Chris Konik; Commodore Berry Award, Chris Fulcher; Hibernian of the Year, Deacon Roger Minner; President Scott Partika
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Countess de Markievicz Division ☘
Member of the Year, Katie Sommers
