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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