Student of the Year Awards presented at Dundalk IT

Ryan Graham, BSc in Agri Food Production graduate, celebrates his achievements at Dundalk Institute of Technology, where he received both the ABP sponsored Student of the Year Award 2026 and the President's Prize for Academic Excellence | Supplied

placeholder image — Ryan Graham, BSc in Agri Food Production graduate, celebrates his achievements at Dundalk Institute of Technology, where he received both the ABP sponsored Student of the Year Award 2026 and the President's Prize for Academic Excellence | Supplied

ABP Ireland sponsors Student of the Year Awards at Dundalk Institute of Technology

ABP Ireland sponsored the Student of the Year Award 2026 at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), recognising academic excellence and outstanding achievement among the institute's graduating students.

This year's awards recognised Ryan Graham, a graduate of the BSc in Agri Food Production, and Oshini Herath, a graduate of the BA in Culinary Arts.

Both students received the President's Prize for Academic Excellence alongside the ABP sponsored Student of the Year Award.

The awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of students completing their studies at DkIT, while recognising the next generation of talent entering Ireland's agri-food and culinary sectors.

Through its continued support of initiatives such as the Student of the Year Awards, ABP Ireland said it is committed to recognising academic achievement, encouraging emerging talent and supporting the development of skilled graduates who will help shape the future of the agricultural industries.