2004 Fisher Foundation Awards

Posted: December 22, 2004 9:12 AM

The Awards were confirmed by Mr Ernie Fisher, Chairman of the Fisher Foundation, ‘On behalf of everyone involved in the Foundations work, I am delighted to announce we have made 4 awards to organisations based in Tyrone, Down, Donegal and Roscommon. Each of the successful recipients are making an important contribution to rally safety, and these awards will assist them in this work’. ‘The Trustees are delighted with the interest in the awards, and had difficult decisions to make, in light of the overall demand. The awards include assisting the Ulster Automobile Club, Donegal Motor Club and Athlone Rally Rescue purchase new equipment and a training grant to the Motorsport Marshalling Partnership, based in Cookstown’.

The Awards are greatly appreciated as outlined by Frank Henehan from the Athlone Rally Rescue Unit. “Athlone Rally Rescue is honoured to be recognised by the good work of the Fisher Foundation. The generous contribution to the Unit will enable Athlone Rally Rescue to proceed with their planned upgrade of equipment for the 2005 season”. Frank Henehan who directs two rescue units from his Athlone base is particularly pleased with the recognition due to its attachment to the Fisher Family

“Having supplied Rescue to many events where the Fisher family competed and indeed organised such as the Summit Rally, it is a donation that is deeply appreciated by the Rescue Team. This funding will play an important part in the ongoing upgrade of the hydraulic rescue equipment carried. Athlone Rally Rescue is constantly striving to employ the most modern methods and equipment in order to improve the safety of Irish Motorsport. This award will help to keep the unit's equipment standard to one of highest in Western Europe” explained Frank.

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03/12/04
The Fisher Foundation Young Driver Training Award
The 3rd annual recipient of the Fisher Foundation Young Driver Safety Award has been announced, the winner this year is Emily O'Mahony from Co Cork. The Fisher Foundation award is valued at £7,500 and is a real boost for the coming year for Emily.

It is a deserved award for the young Cork driver, who has clearly shown her commitment to the sport, with her efforts and performances over the last twelve months.

'We are delighted to present Emily with the Fisher Foundation Young Driver Award, Emily's enthusiasm, ability and plans for next year really impressed the trustees' outlined Ivan Fisher from the Fisher Foundation.

"It was a tough decision; we were tremendously impressed with the quality and interest from the candidates short listed for the award. Once again, we had a great response from young drivers from throughout the Country", explained Ivan, "Emily's commitment, strategy for participation in the forthcoming season, and the sponsorship package which Emily has put together, was a winning combination".

The Young Driver Safety Award is valued at over £7,500 and covers travel costs, accommodation and training costs for Emily.

Emily was delighted with the award 'this really is terrific, it means a great deal to win this award. The Fisher Foundation is making an important contribution to our sport, to be chosen by the Trustees is a terrific end to 2004, and a great boost for the year ahead'.

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05/10/04
The closing date for applications requesting funding from the Fisher Foundaiton is fast approaching. There are two separate awards that can be applied for.

1. The Fisher Foundation Rally Safety Awards.
Safety in rallying was always of paramount importance to Bertie Fisher, especially the safety of spectators, marshals, officials and competitors. Applications are invited from Motor Clubs and other relevant organisations associated with rallying, seeking to improve safety standards on rally events.

2. The Fisher Foundation Young Driver Training Award.
This award will enable a young driver to attend an overseas international rally training school, and will cover costs of travelling, accommodation, course fees and the hire of a rally car for the practical training period of the course. The course, which provides both classroom and practical tuition, is designed to raise the driver’s safety awareness and develop safe driving skills, with the overall aim of helping to improve safety standards in rallying. The participant will receive both classroom and practical tuition. Applications are invited from Young Drivers, born and permanently resident in Ireland, who have registered for the Junior Category in either the current year’s Irish Tarmac International Rally Championship, or the British International Rally Championship.

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06/09/04
Time is running out for applications for the 2004 Fisher Foundation Rally Safety Award and The Fisher Foundation Young Driver Training Award. The closing date for this years submissions is Monday 11th October 2004.
The Fisher Foundation Rally Safety Awards.

Applications are invited from Motor Clubs and other relevant organisations associated with rallying, seeking to improve safety standards on rally events. This may include:
Support in the cost of relevant training for voluntary officials and marshals. Support in the purchase of appropriate safety equipment.

The Fisher Foundation Young Driver Training Award.

This award will enable a young driver to attend an overseas international rally training school, and will cover costs of travelling, accommodation, course fees and the hire of a rally car for the practical training period of the course. The course, which provides both classroom and practical tuition, is designed to raise the driver's safety awareness and develop safe driving skills, with the overall aim of helping to improve safety standards in rallying. The participant will receive both classroom and practical tuition.

The application forms can be downloaded from the Fisher Foundation website www.fisher-foundation.com

• Previous Fisher Foundation Awards