Students aged 11 to 25 are invited to enter a media-based competition to mark the centenary of the World Manx Association, with a prize fund of ?400 to be won. The WMA was founded in 1911 by Richard Cain and is celebrating its landmark year with a week-long series of events based around Tynwald Day. As part of those celebrations, the Association is launching ‘Manx in the Media’, a competition in which students can use any form of media for their entry – be it written, video or audio. World Manx President Peter Kelly explained: ‘The idea is for each Manx in the Media project to focus on any aspect of Manx life, history, language or culture – students just need to choose their subject and which type of media they want to use. ‘They may want to write an article, start a blog, make a short film, or record a programme for radio. The choice is up to them, and there is no restriction on length. The winning entries will be reproduced, or featured within, a centenary booklet we are publishing.’ Example subjects: • A person, a mentor, someone in history, or a relative that has inspired you, who you think deserves recognition • A strong feeling or emotion about being Manx or about the Island • A place on the Island, or indeed the Island as a whole • An inspiring piece of Manx music • A Manx blog, website or media outlet which strives to promote the Island positively The competition is split into two categories - ages 11-16 and 17-25 - and there will be two prizes in each: 1st - ?150; 2nd - ?75 Submissions should be sent to the World Manx Association by midnight on Friday, April 29 - either by email to worldmanxassociation@manx.net or by post to Manx in the Media, 62 Ballacriy Park, Colby, IM9 4LX. Events to mark the WMA’s centenary get underway on Friday, July 1 with a reception for Homecomers and World Manx members. The following night sees the Association’s annual dinner, held at the Sefton Hotel, which it’s hoped will include a video link-up with some of the Manx societies around the globe. A Homecomers’ church service will be held in a marquee at the Nunnery on Sunday, July 3, and the next day there will be a tour of homes and sites around the Island with an historic link to the World Manx Association. Continues:- The celebrations will move on to St John’s for Tynwald Day, followed by a centenary concert at the Villa Marina on the evening of Wednesday, July 6, featuring many well-known local musicians, singers and poets. Thursday, July 7 will see civic tours of Douglas Town Hall and the Tynwald precincts, before the week draws to a close on the Friday with a farewell reception. More information about the WMA, along with full details of the centenary celebrations, can be found at www.worldmanxassociation.co.uk ENDS