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JEWELL, WINS EQUINE IMAGE OF THE YEAR, AS NOMINATED BY THE GUILD OF PHOTOGRAPHERS AT ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT. It took less than a years membership with the established community; The Guild of Photographers, for Sarah Jewell to be recognised as the first ever Gold Award winner for imagery in the equine category. Working alongside her peers as Britain’s most prestigious photographers, horse loving Sarah wowed judges with her classical and timeless portraiture of beloved horses and their devoted owners. It came as no surprise to most when Ms Jewell’s images were selected from 10,000 entries for Equine Image of the Year. Despite her humble approach, judges were not phased and were quick to celebrate her achievements at the annual awards ceremony held in Cheshire this last month. “My heart sank when they read my name for runner-up Equine Image of the Year. I really wanted the winners title! The
THE 2015 REIH BLEEANEY VANANNAN – MANANNAN’S CHOICE OF THE YEAR – AWARDED TO WILLIAM CAIN CBE TH Former Deemster William Cain has been awarded the Isle of Man’s top cultural honour, the Reih Bleeaney Vanannan (Manannan’s Choice of the Year) for his voluntary work for the conservation and protection of the wildlife and environment of the Isle of Man. William served as Chairman of the Manx Wildlife Trust for 36 years, having been a founder member of the Manx Nature Conservation Trust in 1973. Now the Manx Wildlife Trust, it is one of 47 Wildlife Trusts in the British Isles. He was a major force in establishing the Manx Wildlife Act in 1990. In 2010 he was awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Christopher Cadbury medal for the advancement of nature conservation in the British Islands.
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disappointment of hearing mine called out made me realise how much I wanted it”, Sarah says about her feelings as she realised. “I gingerly walked up to collect my certificate that was presented to me by Lesley Thirsk, co-founder of The Guild. I recall Steven, her partner, saying “Did you not hear the second part, look up...”. My Portrait of Ivan & Rex had won! There it was for all to see on the giant screen in all its glory!” Not only had Sarah won the runner-up award, but she had also won the overall successor in the equine category. Now titled ‘Sarah Jewell Photography; Equine Image of the Year’, Sarah insists she won’t let her feet leave the ground. “I can’t tell you how happy this made me! There’s a full spectrum of emotions going on in my head right now, but I can assure you my riding boots will remain well and truly on the yard floor! There’s a lot more I want to achieve, and only hard work and dedication will get me there. I need to hold my title don’t I”.
reserves covering most of the Island’s principal habitats. It operates two Visitor Centres and a wildlife gift shop and organises a regular programme of lectures and excursions. The Trust’s officers carry out research, consultancy and education work. The Trust has undertaken important research into the marine environment, in particular the ecology of cetaceans and basking sharks. The work of the Trust is only made possible by the dedication and hard work of extensive teams of volunteers. In addition to his work for the Manx Wildlife Trust, William has served as President of the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society and has carried out original research into the political and constitutional history of the Isle of Man, which he has published and shared through his teaching on the University of Liverpool’s MA in Manx Studies. The Reih Bleeaney Vanannan is an annual award made by Culture Vannin to the person or group who, in the opinion of the panel of assessors, has made the most outstanding contribution to Manx culture. Inspired by Manxman Stephen Quayle, the trophy was designed by the late Eric Austwick and consists of the figure of the sea-god Manannan standing on a piece of Pooilvaaish marble. Although the trophy is only held for a year, each recipient receives a medal designed by Jenny Kissack and executed in silver and enamel by Celtic Gold, Peel and the sum of £500, which William will donate to the IOM Natural History and Antiquarian Society. For more about the work of Culture Vannin, see: www.culturevannin.im
The Manx Wildlife Trust now owns and manages twenty-two BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
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