North American Manx Awards celebrate culture
The North American Manx Awards have been presented, recognising the cultural achievements of the Island's young people.
Established in 1978, the categories range from achievements in music and craft to community contributions.
Roo Hyett and Ealish Ayres won prizes for achievement in music and progress in language:
William King went along to the awards:
The winners in full:
Outstanding achievement in Manx Music: Roo Hyett - QEII High School
Outstanding achievement in Arts and Crafts: Thomas McAleer - St Johns Primary School
Manx Language: Sophia Taylor - QEII High School
Outstanding contribution to Manx Culture by a student under 18: Maeve Callister-Wafer
Outstanding contribution to the Manx Culture by a group of young people under the age of 25: Share na Veg
Outstanding contribution to the Manx Community: Amy Struthers - University College Isle of Man
Outstanding contribution to the Manx Community - Overcoming a disability: Ben Cawtherley: Bunscoill Rhumsaa
Most Progress in Manx: Izabela Garczynska - Ballakermeen High School and Ealish Ayres - QEII High School
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