The Award for

Elevating our Creative Industries

The Isle of Man’s creative sector is full of visionaries shaping the island’s identity through art, media, design, architecture, film, performance, fashion and more.

This award celebrates individuals, teams or organisations who are advancing and amplifying our creative industries and their significant impact on our economy, positioning the island as a cultural beacon and highlighting active innovation across arts, media, design and entertainment to help these sectors flourish both here and abroad.

We’re looking for creative excellence that goes beyond artistry: work that connects people, builds opportunity, fosters innovation and inspires engagement both locally and beyond. Whether it’s a groundbreaking film, an immersive arts festival, a public design initiative or a creative business that champions Manx identity, this award honours those raising the bar for our creative ecosystem.

This award will be given to the nominee that best demonstrates:

  • A standout creative project or body of work showcasing originality and excellence
  • Positive impact on the island’s cultural reputation or creative industries economy
  • Engagement with community, collaborators, audiences or industry partners
  • Encouragement and development of local creative talent or infrastructure
  • Innovation, whether in medium, approach or purpose, that propels the sector forward
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