Emerging Athlete Winner!
The Manx Telecom Parish Walk is pleased to announce Sam Perry as the recipient of its 2025 Emerging Athlete Award.
New to 2025, the award is an initiative aimed at supporting and recognising young Manx talent across all disciplines of athletics.
This award, which includes a £1,000 grant, is designed to assist athletes aged 17 to 23 in their sporting journey, whether through travel, coaching, equipment, or physiotherapy.
Sam, an 18 year old local athlete, specialises in the 800 and 1,500 metres and also cross country over the winter period. He will utilise his grant towards expenses for the 2025 Orkney Island Games this month, where he will take on the 800m, 1,500m and the 4x400m relay.
Raymond Cox, Parish Walk Organiser, said:
‘We’re delighted to be able to offer this type of support to young Manx athletes looking to pursure their sporting talents. Sam exemplifies the ideal recipient for this award - his passion and dedication as a runner are evident to all involved in local athletics. We have all seen him compete and work hard from a young age, so it’s great to see his commitment recognised. We wish the best of luck to Sam in the Island Games, and we’d like to thank Manx Telecom for their support in encouraging local sporting talent.’
Sam was officially presented with the award at the Parish Walk Awards Evening on Tuesday 24 June.
Hugo Van Zyl, Manx Telecom CTO and Sam Perry Ray Cox, Parish Walk Race Director and Sam Perry