Biosphere Awards

Our awards

Entries are invited for the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards 2021.

The awards support the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man’s aim of ‘Working Together for a Sustainable Future’.

There are categories for Economy, Education, Energy, Enjoyment/Engagement and Environment.

The closing date for entries is Friday 20th August 2021 and results will be announced at an awards ceremony in October.

Winners will receive hand crafted wooden trophies, will benefit from publicity and will be able to use a special award-winners’ logo on their websites and social media channels, demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable Isle of Man. They will also feature in the promotional video for next year’s awards.

If you have questions about the awards, email biosphere@gov.im or ring 01624 686080.

Economy

Economy: please enter projects and initiatives that have contributed to our UNESCO Biosphere’s economy in a sustainable way

Education

Education: please enter projects and initiatives that educate and inform people about sustainable living in our UNESCO Biosphere

Energy

Energy: please enter projects that promote greener energy usage and energy saving, in line with our UNESCO Biosphere’s climate change commitment

Enjoyment/engagement

Enjoyment/Engagement: please enter projects and initiatives that contribute to enjoying and getting involved with our UNESCO Biosphere

Environment

Environment: please enter project and initiatives that conserve and enhance the natural and built environment of our UNESCO Biosphere

Entering

It is free and easy to enter the awards.

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

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

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

Click here to enter

Video

Find out about our 2019 UNESCO Biosphere Awards here.

And hear from winners inthis video.

Check out the video about the inaugural 2018 award-winners.