Six organisations recognised at UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards

Thu, 12 Oct 2023

Today (October 12), six organisations collected awards at the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards.

The awards celebrate those contributing to the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme’s global aims of sustainable development, conservation and education.

The Winners are as follows:

·      Economy Award: Ravenscroft (IoM) Limited for ethical investments that allow the company to invest some of its fees back into biodiversity and conservation.

·      Education Award: Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, for a soil to plate study that saw it visiting a farm and serving its own vegetables at a Biosphere-themed picnic.

·      Energy Award: Zurich Isle of Man for extending its office energy initiative to a new level and also supporting employees to make home energy improvements and exploring newer green energy sources at its headquarters.

·      Engagement Award: Reuben Armstrong and Tom Durrant, Reuben’s 91-year-old grandfather, who is one of those leading the refurbishment of the Queen’s Pier, Ramsey, and his filmmaker grandson, who has created the film ‘Grandad and the Pier’.

·      Enjoyment Award:  Manx Bluetits, who bring people together to swim in all weathers, improving health and wellbeing and having fun in wild environments.

·      Environment Award: Mann Waste Recycling, which provides tailored recycling and education programmes for businesses, also helping reduce single-use plastics.

Winners were chosen by a panel of judges from Government and the private and third sectors, chaired by Dr Michelle Haywood, Political Member for Environment for the Isle of Man Government.

Winners will be eligible to use a special logo, as well as featuring in next year’s promotional video.

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