Dr Denis O'Hora was nominated for the Regional Skills West 2024 awards due to his dedication to resolving industry skills needs in the West of Ireland. Regional Skills West is an initiative of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. The committee noted his work on the development of the MSc in Consumer Psychology and his active participation in the Sales Professionals Network in Galway: "Your vision, drive and innovation have redefined the game - this award nomination is testament to your extraordinary impact".