Nominations open for 2024 Isle of Man Sports Awards

Nominations must be received by 5pm on 16 December.

People are being invited to nominate athletes, teams and coaches for the 2024 Isle of Man Sports Awards.

Names can be submitted across twelve categories, including Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, which last year went to rugby star Bevan Rodd and elite women's British Time Trial Champion Lizzie Holden.

To be eligible, nominees must be Manx or have resided on the Isle of Man for at least two years, and recommendations will be accepted online or via email to iomsportsawards@gov.im. Nominations must be received by 5pm on 16 December.

Andy Varnom, Executive Chairman of Isle of Man Sport, said: "We are very fortunate to have such a talented and supportive sporting community, and these awards recognize not only the competitors, but those who help them achieve their goals.”

Daphne Caine MHK, Minister for Education, Sport, and Culture, added: "This is a very exciting time, and I am confident that the dedication, commitment and achievements of our athletes, teams, volunteers, coaches, and officials will make shortlisting a challenge.”

The categories are:

• Sportsman of the Year
• Sportswoman of the Year
• Isle of Man Sports Ambassador
• Under-21 Sportsman of the Year
• Under-21 Sportswoman of the Year
• Disability Sportsperson of the Year
• Veteran Sportsperson of the Year
• Sports Administrator of the Year
• Sports Coach of the Year
• Sports Team of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement
• The Leonie Cooil Courage & Inspiration Award

The list of nominees will be released in January 2025 and the winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Villa Marina on 27 February 2025.