Shortlist for Sports Awards announced

The shortlist for the Isle of Man Sports Awards has been announced ahead of next month's ceremony.

The event celebrates every aspect of Manx sport, with 12 awards to be presented on the night.

The shortlist contains current and former World, European and British champions, and includes 20 different sports.

Tickets for the ceremony, taking place on March 30, are available on the VillaGaiety website. 

The shortlist is as follows:

Sportswoman of the Year

Ana Dawson            (Golf)
Becky Storrie            (Cycling)
Laura Kinley             (Swimming)
Lizzie Holden            (Cycling)
Sarah Astin              (Athletics)
Tara Donnelly           (Gymnastics)
Yasmin Ingham        (Equestrian)
 

Sportsman of the Year

Alex Bregazzi           (Swimming)
Bevan Rodd             (Rugby)
David Mullarkey        (Athletics)
Mark Cavendish        (Cycling)
Matthew Bostock      (Cycling)
Joe Harris                (Athletics)
Connor Cummins       (Motorsport)
 

Under 21 Sportsman of the Year, sponsored by Suntera Global

Harry Thompson       (Rugby)
Jorge Halliday           (Motorsport)
Zachary Walker        (Cycling)
Glen Quayle             (Athletics)
Peter Cope              (Sailing)
 

Under 21 Sportswoman of the Year, sponsored by Newfield

Kaytlyn Adshead       (Trials)
Lucy Barnett            (Cricket)
Lola Bass                (Equestrian)
Sienna Dunn            (Hockey)
Sinead Cox              (Equestrian)
Leah Dawson           (Golf)
 

Disability Sportsperson of the Year, sponsored by Standard Bank

Chloe Chadwick        (Equestrian)
Darren Kennish         (Darts)
Sean Jackson           (Football)
Elizabeth Tinkler       (Special Olympics)
Liam McCarthy          (Special Olympics)
 

Sports Team of the Year, sponsored by Conister Bank

Isle of Man’s Men's National Team   (Cricket)
Isle of Man's 4x100 Relay Team      (Swimming)  
FC Isle of Man                              (Football)
Isle of Man’s Men's National Team  (Hockey)      
Manx Rams                                 (Netball)       
 

Sports Administrator of the Year, sponsored by Isle of Man Newspapers

Blanaid Higgins         (Motorsport)
Debbie Shimmin        (Hockey)
Erica Bellhouse         (CGA, Gymnastics, Swimming)
Glynn Hargraves       (Crown Green Bowls)
Niamh Goddard        (Hockey)
Maggie Mulhern        (Table Tennis)
Roberta Cannell        (Badminton)
 

Isle of Man Sports Ambassador, sponsored by Department for Enterprise

Jed Etchells              (Motorsport)
Harry Payne             (Motorsport)
Yasmin Ingham         (Equestrian)
Tom Gandy              (Golf)
Sean Jackson           (Football)
Mark Cavendish        (Cycling)
Jamie McCanney        (Motorsport)
 

Sports Coach of the Year, sponsored by Duke Travel

Chris Bass               (Football)
Greig Wright            (Cricket)
Lee Holland              (Swimming)
Andrew Roche          (Cycling)
Valery Molchanov     (Gymnastics)
Pete Corkill              (Special Olympics Football)
 

Veteran Sportsperson of the Year, sponsored by Crowe, Isle of Man

Chris Horton            (Judo)
Gianni  Epifani          (Cycling)
Richard Shipway       (Athletics)
Sarah Webster          (Athletics)
Lesley Sleight           (Archery)