The 2025 Media Isle of Man Awards for Excellence brought together businesses, community groups and individuals from across the island for a night recognising achievement and contribution in every corner of Manx life. Following the ceremony at the Villa Marina, our reporting team went behind the scenes to speak to each winner moments after they stepped off stage.

Across the evening, representatives from the public, private and third sectors reflected on their work, the people behind their success and what the recognition means for their organisations. The atmosphere backstage was a mix of relief, pride and celebration, with winners paying tribute to colleagues, volunteers and supporters who helped make their achievements possible.

Our journalists captured those immediate reactions in exclusive short videos recorded seconds after the trophies were handed over.

Scroll through our blog below to see videos of the winners after receiving their awards along with the category sponsors - we’ll be uploading them over the next few days so if you don’t see the video you’re looking for yet, check back later.