Jesse Ringrose-Smith has been presented with the best turned out individual award for his presentation while performing at this year’s Tynwald Day ceremony.
The sea cadet was presented the award by President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly.
St John Ambulance Isle of Man was presented with the award for best turned out unit.
14-year-old St Ninian’s High School student Jesse, who joined the Sea Cadets 18 months ago, said: “It’s a big honour to be part of Tynwald Day and to have won the Best Turned Out Individual award. I chose to join the Sea Cadets because I like the sea and sailing.
“I really enjoy the twice-weekly sessions – they’re great fun – and I’m getting to learn not just about seamanship but also about things like polishing my kit and ironing.”
Mr Skelly said: “For all of us who take part in this ancient ceremony that celebrates an unbroken parliament of more than 1000 years it is, indeed, a great honour.
“The roles you play in our National Day proceedings are very important and your respective teams are to be congratulated on their achievement and contribution to Tynwald Day at St John’s, when we celebrate our traditions and who we are as a nation.”
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