Ceremony held at Manx Museum
Stewart Clague Services, Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society, James Vickers Building Consultancy Limited and AFD Group were the winners at the second UNESCO Biosphere Awards.
The plaudits were handed out at a ceremony at the Manx Museum this afternoon.
In all 45 entries were received.
The central aims of the awards are to promote sustainable development, conservation and education.

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