The island’s pupils are being invited to design advertisements for our newspapers.

The winners of Isle of Man Newspapers’ Design an Ad Competition sees winning pupils being awarded up to £450 towards their school funds.

The contest has been running for 26 years.

All pupils aged from four to 16 are invited to design adverts for island businesses and organisations.

The competition is designed to showcase pupils’ imagination, artistry and literacy skills.

It is also an opportunity for them to learn about commerce and the world of work.

The organisations involved include the Steam Packet Company; Shoprite; Rex Leasing; Utmost Wealth and Curraghs Wildlife Park; Magazzino; Tynwald Mills; Isle of Man Creamery; Manx Sport and Recreation (the government’s sports organisation; Haldane Fisher and Isle of Man Newspapers.

Editor Richard Butt said: ’Isle of Man Newspapers’ Design an Ad competition offers students across the island the chance to learn about what makes a good advertisement and what it takes to create one by having a go at making one themselves, following a brief set by sponsor companies.

’The competition has been running for 16 years, which is testament to the high regard in which it’s held.

’Over the years, we have had some fantastic entries and we look forward to having a look at this year’s creations.’

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Along with the prize money towards the winners’ schools, the pupils behind the winning creations will also take home a trophy and book vouchers.

Finalists will be invited to attend a prize presentation in May.

The finalists’ designs will be published in the Manx Independent following the presentation.

From March, newspaper sales manager Emma Mann will be busy visiting schools to talk about the competition.

She will also share with students what it takes to work in the industry and how the company designs its advertisements.

To take part, call Emma Mann on 695615 or email [email protected] for this year’s entry pack. Closing date for entries is Friday, April 3.