Renault MSA Young Motor Sport Journalist & Photographer
of the Year 2006
The Motor Sports Association, the governing body of UK motor
sport, is inviting submissions for the fifth Renault MSA Young
Motor Sport Journalist and Photographer of the Year awards.
Established in 2002 with support from Renault UK Limited,
these two awards are designed to recognise and encourage the
new generation of motor sport reporters working in UK racing
and rallying. The winners not only receive recognition as
talents of the future, but also cheques for £1,000.
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 Sir Jackie Stewart, the three times Formula One
world champion.
Candidates must have been aged 25 or under on the 1 January
2006 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. Entries must be submitted by 1 December 2006.
Colin Hilton, Chief Executive of the MSA, says: "This
is a very prestigious prize to win for any young journalist
or photographer aiming to further their careers in motor sport.
That has been underlined by the increasingly high level of
entries we receive each year, not just from the specialist
press but also regional media and smaller circulation publications
from across the country, some from those as young as 14.
"It is also exciting for us here at the MSA to see the
winners receiving their awards at our Night of Champions.
We recognise just how important it is to provide promising
young talent with the right kind of encouragement, recognition
and support and therefore welcome all young journalists and
photographers covering all types of motor sport in the UK
to enter. It is a fabulous award to win.
Tim Jackson, Press & PR Director, Renault UK, comments:
"Renault has been racing in the UK for over 30 years
and knows 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 very proud
to support this award. We again look forward to receiving
all entries and wish everyone taking part the very best of
luck."
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