The Manx public can now nominate athletes, teams and coaches for a host of honours set to be dished out at the 2026 Mezzo Isle of Man Sports Awards, which will be held in March 2027.
As of this morning (November 12), nominations opened for all 12 categories of the expanded ceremony, including the newly introduced ‘Sporting Performance of the Year’ award. The full list is as follows:
- Sports Man of the Year, sponsored by Mezzo
- Sports Woman of the Year, sponsored by Mezzo
- U21 Sports Person of the Year, sponsored by Newfield
- Disability Achievement of the Year, sponsored by J. Qualtrough & Co. Ltd.
- Coach of the Year, sponsored by Prime Plastering
- Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by CM Partners
- Team of the Year, sponsored by Crowe IoM
- Services to Sport Award
- Community Impact Through Sport Award, sponsored by Media Isle of Man
- Unsung Hero
- Sporting Performance of the Year, sponsored by BBD Construction
- Leonie Cooil ‘Courage and Inspiration’ Award, sponsored by the Cooil family
Andy Varnom, Executive Chairman of Isle of Man Sport, said: “Our sporting community is built on talent, determination and the people who support it.
“This year’s changes mean more of those people can be recognised, from young athletes to the volunteers who make sport possible. I encourage everyone to nominate someone who deserves to be acknowledged.”
To be eligible, nominees must be Manx or have lived on the Isle of Man for at least two years. Nominations must be made online by Friday 11 December, or by emailing IoMSportsAwards@gov.im.
The shortlist will be unveiled in the New Year when tickets go on sale. The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on Thursday 4 March, at the Villa Marina.