Organisations are being invited to take part in a Unesco Biosphere competition.

There are categories for economy, education, energy, enjoyment/engagement and environment.

ntrants should give an overview of their project or initiative and detail what it is achieving.

The awards will be judged by panel of 12 members of the public, private and third sectors. It will take into account entries’ innovation and impact.

Enter online via www.biosphere.im/our-projects/biosphere-awards, or a hard copy form can be downloaded from www.gov.im/biosphereawards and should be returned to:

Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man Awards, Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS or scanned and emailed to [email protected] - marking the subject field ’UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards’.

Entries can be accompanied by up to three photos, but this is not essential.

Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for the Environment, Food and Agriculture, said: ’As a Unesco Biosphere, we strive to create a sustainable future for us all.

’There are projects and initiatives happening right across our community that help us to live and work sustainably and educate others to do the same.

’Our awards offer these organisations and individuals the chance to share their successes and to encourage and inspire others. The awards will be a celebration of those contributing to a sustainable future in our Biosphere.’

The closing date for entries is Friday, August 20, and results will be announced at an awards ceremony in October.

The winners will receive trophies, hand-carved from salvaged wood by a local craftsman.

They will also feature in the promotional video for next year’s awards.

If you have questions about the awards, email [email protected] or ring 01624 686080.

The awards were not held in 2020 because of Covid-19. A video about the 2019 award-winners and details of how to enter in 2021 can be viewed online.