Renault MSA Young Journalist & Photographer of the Year 2005Entries 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.Application forms are available from msapressoffice@mpamedia.co.uk