The NAMA Youth Awards Explained
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The North American Manx Awards are sponsored by the North American Manx Association and presented annually to Manx children and young adults. Recipients receive a specially minted silver medallion. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture receives nominations that recognize the achievements of young people under the age of eighteen, as well as two awards that are open to older recipients. Traditionally, the government hosts the awards in the Barrule Suite in the Tynwald building.
The categories are outlined in the document below.
Nominations are sought annually. The Awards are typically awarded around Tynwald Day but in 2027 it is hoped that the award ceremony will be interwoven with the Centennary Convention in early September.
Nominations can be made by completing this form.
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The North American Youth Award came about in 2002 when the Isle of Man Department of Education announced that it created an award to be given every two years at the North American Manx Association Convention. The award recognizes young people living in North America for their contribution in maintaining an awareness of the Isle of Man and its culture.
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture aims to encourage young people with Manx connections growing up in North America to perform Manx Music, learn the Manx language, share their heritage with a wider audience, or learn some other aspect of Manx culture and history. In addition to the Manx Award, the North American Manx Association makes a separate award of $250 to the winner or winning group.
This award has not been made recently. We look forward to receiving nominations. The deadline is December 31st.