NI Farming Awards - Lifetime achievement - video Dailymotion

Saintfield woman Joan Cunningham was the winner of the Lifetime Achievement award at the NI Farming Awards 2024.

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00:00She's up for this award. She's even won it.

00:04Our final award for this evening is the Lifetime Achievement Award.

00:08Please join me in welcoming back to the stage our hard-working Minister

00:12who will be announcing our final award winner.

00:16Minister, thank you.

00:18APPLAUSE

00:22Just what I happen to hear too, I often have to say to him,

00:27sometimes Ministers don't...

00:29I think he's been fantastic here tonight.

00:31He's a great advocate for the job industry.

00:33I think he deserves a warm round of applause.

00:35APPLAUSE

00:40I'm not provoking you, but what's the matter?

00:42LAUGHTER

00:44He's not trying to sing a lullaby.

00:46I'm going to ask you a question here.

00:48I know the winner, and you're announcing the winner.

00:51Should I read the citation for you?

00:54Are you hooking up with us?

00:56I can hook with you.

00:58LAUGHTER

01:00The winner, well-respected in Equestrian circles,

01:04celebrated for her dedication to the sport and her community.

01:08Each year, she orchestrates the renowned St. Field Departure show

01:12and a festive Christmas Santa ride,

01:14both of which generate substantial funds for charitable causes.

01:18While these events typically attract funds to her beloved hometown of St. Field,

01:23last year she made the compassionate decision

01:26to move the show around Patrick,

01:28lending support to local businesses

01:30that had suffered greatly from severe flooding,

01:33with a wealth of experience as a show-jumping competitor.

01:37Judges and organiser, she continues her passion for Equestrianism

01:43with a deep commitment to uplifting her community,

01:46making her a cherished leader in the Equestrian world.

01:49Minister, I think we may know who you're going to announce.

01:54So, the winner is Joan Cunningham.

01:57APPLAUSE

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