COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Units and detachments may submit entries in one or more of the following categories:
Photography / Visual Image
- A single photograph or a small series (maximum of 3 images).
- Images should reflect Royal Marines heritage, training, values, or cadet life.
- A short written caption or explanation (max 200 words) must accompany the entry.
Living History / Interview
- A recorded or transcribed interview with a serving or former Royal Marine, or a member of the Royal Marines family such as a veteran(s) or cadet(s).
- Should capture personal experiences, traditions, or reflections on service.
- Submissions may be video, audio, photograph or written format, with a brief contextual introduction.
Creative Interpretation
- Artistic or creative works such as drawings, paintings, models, poetry, or short written pieces.
- Must clearly relate to Royal Marines heritage, operations, or ethos.
- A short explanation (max 200 words) outlining inspiration and relevance is required.
Historical Project / Presentation
- A researched project on a specific aspect of Royal Marines history (e.g. a campaign, unit, individual, or tradition).
- May be submitted as a written report, presentation slides, or short video documentary.
- Must demonstrate research, understanding, and interpretation.
PHOTOGRAPHY / VISUAL IMAGE
- A single photograph or a small series (maximum of 3 images).
- Images should reflect Royal Marines heritage, training, values, or cadet life.
- A short written caption or explanation (max 200 words) must accompany the entry.
LIVING HISTORY / INTERVIEW
- A recorded or transcribed interview with a serving or former Royal Marine, or a member of the Royal Marines family such as a veteran(s) or cadet(s).
- Should capture personal experiences, traditions, or reflections on service.
- Submissions may be video, audio, photograph or written format, with a brief contextual introduction.
CREATIVE INTERPRETATION
- Artistic or creative works such as drawings, paintings, models, poetry, or short written pieces.
- Must clearly relate to Royal Marines heritage, operations, or ethos.
- A short explanation (max 200 words) outlining inspiration and relevance is required.
HISTORICAL PROJECT / PRESENTATION
- A researched project on a specific aspect of Royal Marines history (e.g. a campaign, unit, individual, or tradition).
- May be submitted as a written report, presentation slides, or short video documentary.
- Must demonstrate research, understanding, and interpretation.
HERITAGE FOCUS AREAS
- A famous Royal Marine from your local area.
- Royal Marines who won the Victora Cross.
- Everyday stories of life as a young Marine in WW2 or Afghanistan.
- The story of the Green Beret and Commando tests.
- The Royal Marines Band Service and ceremonial duties.
- Royal Marine uniforms and equipment through the ages.
- The history of our local base or training ground.
- The role of Royal Marines at sea (dockyards, ports and ships).
- Commando Training Centre Lympstone and it's traditions.
- Royal Marines and the Royal Family
- The history of Royal Marine Cadets.
- Supporting veterans and families through charity and community links
- Letters home from a Royal Marine (then and now).
- A day in the life of a Royal Marine - past Vs present.
- Myths, legends and traditions of the Corps.
- D-Day landings - Royal Marines at Normandy.
- The Falklands War
- Arctic training in Norway during the Cold War.
Here's a list of organisations and sources that you could draw on to help support your competition research.