Young people’s achievement are to be celebrated again through the North American Manx Awards.

The Department of Education and Children is inviting nominations for the awards, presented annually by the North American Manx Association.

The awards mainly recognise the achievements of under-18s.

However, two awards are open to older recipients, too.

The categories are:

Manx music

Art and crafts that portray any aspect of Manx life or culture

Manx language

Outstanding contribution to Manx culture in three categories, by students under 18, over 18 and a group of under 25s.

Manx community: Contribution to the community in general and overcoming disability to contribute to the community.

Nomination forms can be downloaded via www.gov.im/competitions or from Frances Hampton by ringing 693830.

Nominations should be sent to Frances Hampton at: Department of Education and Children, Professional Development Centre, School Lane, Santon IM4 1EG

or [email protected] by Friday, May 19.

The awards - specially minted medals - will be presented at the Barrool Suite in the Tynwald building on Friday, July 7.

Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister for Education and Children, said: ’These awards were generously instigated by the North American Manx Association to commemorate the millennium of Tynwald in 1979 and have become a traditional high point in the education calendar.

’They reward young people with talent and who give time to the community, including those who overcome considerable challenges to do so.’