The Friends of Breastfeeding Awards is our annual event to recognise and honour those who contribute to fostering a positive breastfeeding culture in Ireland. Past award winners have included Sabina Higgins, Dil Wickremasinghe, Jen Hogan, Ray D’Arcy, Samantha Mumba, Faye Dinsmore, Philomena Canning and PayPal.
Photo Credit: Teresa Devenney, Saol Nua Photography
Award Winners 2018
– Breastfeeding Advocate of the Year: Sabina Higgins
– Journalist of the Year: Jen Hogan
– Media Feature of the Year: Dil Wickremasinghe
– Special Recognition Award: Philomena Canning
– Breastfeeding Supporter of the Year: Rebecca Murphy
– Breastfeeding Mum of the Year: Ciara Reid
– Healthcare Professional of the Year: Angela Cotter
– Midwife of the Year: Liz Halliday
– Public Health Nurse of the Year: Sheila Lucey
– Lactation Consultant of the Year: Fiona Rea
– Best Breastfeeding Friendly Employer of the Year: PayPal
– Celebrity Mum of the Year: Faye Dinsmore
– Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy of the Year: Maryline Waters
– Volunteer of the Year: Tania Lawlor
– Friends of Breastfeeding Mum2Mum Group of the Year: Gorey
– Local Group of the Year: La Leche League Castleblayney
– Breastfeeding Photographer of the Year: Kate Nolan
– Best Breastfeeding Friendly Establishment: Kate’s Café Gort
– Blogger of the Year: Gráinne Evans, The Breast of Rhymes
Photo Credit: Teresa Devenney, Saol Nua Photography
Award Winners 2017
– Breastfeeding Advocate of the Year: Dil Wickremasinghe
– Breastfeeding Mum of the Year: Sue Ní Bhiagan
– Breastfeeding Supporter of the Year: Aoife Nolan
– Health Care Professional of the Year: Nicola O’ Byrne
– Midwife of the Year: Gail Mackey
– Public Health Nurse of the Year: Fiona Martin
– Lactation Consultant of the Year: Mairead Murphy
– Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy of the Year: Melanie McArdle
– Volunteer of the Year: Mary Bird
– Friends of Breastfeeding Mum2Mum Group of the Year: Citywest
– Local Group of the Year: Cuidiú Dublin North West
– Best Breastfeeding Friendly Establishment: Panda Play Cafe
– Breastfeeding Photographer of the Year: Johanna King
– Blogger of the Year: Eimear Varian Barry
– Journalist and Article of the Year: Chrissie Russell
– Media Feature / Interview: Ray D’Arcy
– Celebrity Mum of the Year: Samantha Mumba
Media Coverage
President.ie: Sabina receives ‘Breastfeeding Advocate of the Year’ Award from Friends of Breastfeeding
The Irish Times: Sabina Higgins calls breastfeeding drive ‘the most important thing in the world’
Evoke.ie: Sabina Higgins has been named Breastfeeding Advocate of the Year