CDI Named “Best Not-for-Profit Organisation” at South Dublin County Business Awards

Marian Quinn and Claire Casey collect award from Marty Whelan — Marian Quinn, CEO of the Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) and Claire Casey, CDIs Restorative Practices Manager, received the award for “Best Not-for-Profit Organisation” from Marty Whelan, at the South Dublin County Business Awards hosted by the South Dublin Chamber.

In a night filled with anticipation and excitement, Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) proudly accepted the award for “Best Not-for-Profit Organisation” at the South Dublin County Business Awards, an esteemed event hosted by the South Dublin Chamber. The gala awards presentation evening took place on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght.

Committed to Community: CDI’s Award-Winning Achievements

This accolade stands as a testament to CDI’s unwavering commitment to the community and its exceptional work in Restorative Practices (RP). The award ceremony, hosted by the renowned Marty Whelan from RTE, welcomed over three hundred esteemed guests and was undoubtedly one of the most memorable events of the year in South Dublin County.

Acknowledgment from South Dublin Chamber

Mairead Fleming, President, and Peter Byrne, CEO of South Dublin Chamber, warmly congratulated CDI for being shortlisted as a finalist in the “Best Not-for-Profit” category, generously sponsored by AWS.

Marian Quinn, CEO of the Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) and Claire Casey, CDIs Restorative Practices Manager, with the award for "Best Not-for-Profit Organisation", at the South Dublin County Business Awards hosted by the South Dublin Chamber. — Marian Quinn, CEO of the Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) and Claire Casey, CDIs Restorative Practices Manager, with the award for “Best Not-for-Profit Organisation”, at the South Dublin County Business Awards hosted by the South Dublin Chamber.

Awards Reflecting Excellence in Restorative Practices

CDI’s exceptional achievements in Restorative Practices training and support were recognised by this award. Claire Casey, CDI’s dedicated Restorative Practices Manager, expressed her gratitude during the acceptance speech. She commended the unwavering support of CDI’s board, staff, and RP trainers nationwide and especially acknowledged the enthusiastic Restorative Practices Coordinator, George Best, for his contributions.

In her speech, Claire Casey mentioned, “We are thrilled to have our efforts acknowledged with the ‘Best Not-for-Profit Organisation’ award. Restorative Practices (RP) is an evidence-based approach for improving staff and customer relationships and reducing conflicts in organizations. This recognition reflects our entire CDI team’s dedication and hard work, from our board to our team of 19 excellent RP Quality Specialists nationwide.”

CDI’s CEO, Marian Quinn, Shares Delight

Marian Quinn, CEO of CDI, shared her delight, saying, “We were delighted to attend the South Dublin Chamber awards on Thursday night and even happier to walk away with the award for best non-profit! The award was for our #restorativepractices training and support. Restorative Practices is one of CDI’s flagship programmes. It has a powerful impact. So pleased to see this great work recognised!”

CDI’s Ongoing Positive Impact

CDI continues to impact communities and individuals across South Dublin County positively, and this award affirms their commitment to building strong, inclusive, and restorative communities.

Find out more about CDI’s initiatives and their work in Restorative Practices www.cdi.ie/our-programmes/restorative-practices/