UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards launched

Celebrate your good work via the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards.

Individuals and organisations are invited to enter the 2024 UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards.

In line with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man’s strategy, the awards celebrate those working together for a sustainable future.

Entrants should share the details of a project or initiative they are delivering in one of six categories – economy, education, energy, engagement, enjoyment, and environment.

Clare Barber MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture and Vice-chair of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, said: ‘Across the Isle of Man, individuals and organisations are doing great work to promote the functions of our Biosphere – sustainable development, learning and conservation.

‘Our annual awards celebrate that great work, at what is always a joyous and upbeat ceremony, and inform and inspire others.

‘I encourage as many individuals and organisations as possible to put their projects and initiatives forward.’

Entering is free and easy, and can be done via the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man website.

Individuals and organisations:

• can submit more than one entry per category;
• can submit different entries in different categories;
• cannot submit the same entry in more than one category.

Entries must be received by 17:00 on Friday 16 August 2024 and will be judged by a panel of experts on their innovation and impact.

Entrants will be invited to an awards ceremony in Douglas on Wednesday 2 October 2024, where all entries will be celebrated and the winners will be announced.

Winners will receive a locally crafted trophies, certificates and special winners’ logos that can be used on products and promotional materials.

A promotional video, featuring last year’s winners, Ravenscroft (IoM) Ltd (economy), Bunscoill Ghaelgagh (education), Zurich on the Isle of Man (energy), Reuben & Jamie/Queen’s Pier Restoration Trust (engagement) and Manx Bluetits (enjoyment) can be watched here.

For any questions or assistance, contact the Biosphere IOM Team on biosphere@gov.im or 07624 236882.