Entries invited for Renault MSA Young Motor Sport Journalist
and Photographer of the Year 2005
With less than three months remaining before entries close,
the Motor Sports Association, the national governing body
of motor sport in the UK, is inviting final submissions for
the fourth Renault MSA Young Motor Sport Writer and Photographer
of the Year awards.
Established in 2002 with support from Renault UK Limited,
these two awards are the most prestigious of their kind in
the UK and designed to recognise and encourage the new generation
of motor sport reporters working in racing and rallying. The
winners not only receive recognition as talents of the future,
but also cheques for £1,000.
"The MSA recognises just how important it is to provide
promising young talent with the right kind of encouragement,
recognition and support at a crucial time in their developing
careers," says Colin Hilton, Chief Executive of the Motor
Sports Association. "While many of the entries come inevitably
from the specialist press, the number of submissions from
those contributing to regional press and smaller circulation
publications has grown each year. Indeed, many of motor sport’s
specialist publications and PR agencies look towards young
people with backgrounds in regional media who already possess
strong editorial and pictorial skills. Therefore, we welcome
all young journalists and photographers covering UK motor
sport to enter. It is a fabulous award to win."
A panel of recognised experts from the sport and the media
will consider the applications. The eventual winners will
receive their awards at the MSA’s star-studded ‘Night
of Champions’ ceremony. Last year’s prizes were
presented by John Surtees MBE – the only man in history
to have won world championships on both two and four wheels.
Tim Jackson, Press & PR Director, Renault UK comments:
“Renault has been involved in UK motor sport for over
30 years so knows better than most just how important it is
for a manufacturer to support and encourage young talent.
Our two championships, Formula Renault and Clio Cup, nurture
the very best young drivers and engineers, but away from the
track there are many special talents that also deserve recognition.
“The media is a key area and Renault UK is proud to
support this award. Being involved in the judging process
gives the exciting opportunity of being able to identify a
talented journalist or photographer early in his or her career.
Once again, we look forward to receiving many excellent entries
and wish all those taking part the very best of luck.”
Candidates must have been aged 25 or under on the 1 January
2005 and be able to demonstrate published work involving UK
motor sport. They can come from local, regional, specialist
or electronic media and are required to submit a minimum of
three published articles or photographs from the UK media
this year for the judging panel to assess. Entries must be
submitted by 1 December, 2005.
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