The Isle of Man's Sports Development Unit has been placed in the top 10 across the British Isles.
Following an assessment by Quest - the UK Quality scheme for sport and leisure, the Island's unit was scored 92% - placing it in the 'excellent' category.
The team was awarded for its achievements and continuous improvement of its service delivery.
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