Finalist: DEI TrailBlazHER 2025
Our very own Sarah has been announced as a finalist in the inaugural TrailblazHER™ Excellence Awards
We are very proud to announce that Sarah Kerrigan is shortlisted for the inaugural TU Dublin DEI TrailBlazHER Award, one of twelve categories that recognise exceptional women, changemakers, and allies who are shaping the future, from science and technology to education, entrepreneurship, the arts, and community leadership.
“I’m genuinely honoured to be a finalist for the DEI TrailblazHER Award.", said Sarah Kerrigan. "Inclusion has always been at the heart of everything I do — doing my best to create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and able to belong. This recognition means so much, not just for me, but for the organisations and communities I’m apart of who believes in breaking barriers and making change possible together."
The TrailblazHER™ Excellence Awards, part of TU Dublin’s flagship TrailblazHER™ gender equality programme, honour individuals whose determination, creativity, and impact are paving the way for a more inclusive and innovative Ireland.
This year’s awards highlight 51 finalists across 12 categories, each exemplifying leadership, vision, and purpose. The winners will be unveiled at the TrailblazHER™ Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 6th in TU Dublin’s Concert Hall, a celebration of Ireland’s most dynamic and trailblazing women and allies.
“These awards are about more than achievement; they are about empowerment, visibility, and connection,” said Dr Aoife Blowick, Senior Manager of TrailblazHER™. “The Excellence Awards shine a light on the women, allies, and changemakers who are reshaping Ireland’s future.
At TU Dublin, our commitment to gender parity goes beyond words, it’s about meaningful action, recognition, and building a lasting legacy of equality.”
The 12 award categories are:
- TrailblazHER Businesswoman Award
- Technology TrailblazHER Award
- Sustainability TrailblazHER Award
- TrailblazHER Community Hero Award
- TrailblazHER Allyship Award
- DEI TrailblazHER Award
- DEI Research and Development Award
- TU Dublin TrailblazHER Award
- TrailblazHER Future Leaders Award
- Trailblazing Alumna Award
- Trailblazing Returners Award
- TrailblazHER of the Year Award
A full list of finalists is available at www.TUDublin.ie/TrailblazHER/Excellence.