The shortlist for next month’s Isle of Man Sports Awards has been unveiled.
It includes some of the stand out performers from last summer’s Island Games in Guernsey where the Manx team won 63 medals, including 20 golds.
The shortlist also includes past winners Yasmin Ingham and Mark Cavendish.
Sports Awards
The list was drawn up by the Isle of Man Sports Awards Committee from nominations submitted by the public.
Julie Edge MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said: “The Isle of Man Sports Awards is a great platform to honour some of the outstanding performers in 2023.”
Sarah Corlett, Executive Chairman at Isle of Man Sport, said: “Manx athletes have represented the Isle of Man with pride and professionalism in 2023 and the Isle of Man Sports Awards is a great way to hear their stories and celebrate their achievements.”
Around a dozen awards will be dished out at the ceremony at the Villa Marina on Wednesday, February 28, culminating with sportsman and sportswoman of the year.
Shortlist
Sportsman of the Year
- David Mularkey – Athletics
- Matthew Rennie – Boxing
- Bevan Rodd – Rugby Union
- Joe Yeardsley – Motor Sport
- Jed Etchells – Motor Sport
- Ryan Cringle – Motor Sport
- Joel Watterson – Swimming
Sportswoman of the Year
- Nikki Arthur – Athletics
- Rachael Franklin – Athletics
- Sarah Astin – Athletics
- Sarah Webster -– Athletics
- Yasmin Ingham – Equestrian
- Erika Kelly – Athletics
- Lizzie Holden – Cycling
- Becky Storrie – Cycling
Disability Sportsperson of the Year
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- Darren Kennish – Darts
- Duncan Watterson – Special Olympics
- Zoe Lambie – Special Olympics
- Sean Roberts – Special Olympics
- Adam Shuttleworth – Special Olympics
Sports Administrator of the Year
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- Joy Gough – Archery
- Petra Atchison – Athletics
- Sarah Redmond – Jiu-Jitsu
- Niamh Goddard – Hockey
- Brenda Crellin – Motor Sport
- Sue Webster – Netball
- George Peach – Motor Sport
IoM Ambassador of the Year
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- Sam Brand – Cycling
- Yasmin Ingham – Equestrian
- Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle – Motor Sport
- Ana Dawson – Golf
- Mark Cavendish – Cycling
Sports Coach of the Year
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- John Whitlow – Athletics
- Sally Green – Cricket
- Paul Nuttall – Hockey
- Conrad Roberts – Jiu-Jitsu
- Michael Owen – Motor Sport
- Lisa Grant – Powerlifting
- Lee Holland – Swimming
Under 21 Sportsman of the Year
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- Corrin Leeming – Athletics
- Regan Corrin – Athletics
- Sam Perry – Athletics
- Carl Hartmann – Cricket
- Isaac Batty – Mountain Bike
- Nino Ontoy – Taekwondo
- Jay Pearson – Motor Sport
Under 21 Sportswoman of the Year
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- Lydia Morris – Athletics
- Lucy Barnett – Cricket
- Ruby Oakes – Cycling
- Kaytlyn Adshead – Motor Sport
- Bonnie Papper – Motor Sport
- Sienna Dunn – Hockey
Veteran Sportsperson of the Year
- Sarah Webster – Athletics
- Hayley Curtis – Jiu-Jitsu
- Lesley Sleight – Archery
- Chris Horton – Judo
- Orran Smith – Athletics
- Lorna Gleave – Athletics
Sports Team of the Year
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- IoM Women’s Cricket Team
- Corinthians Football Women’s Team
- IoM Boys U16 Hockey Team
- IoM Women’s Netball Team
- IoM 4×100 Men’s Relay Team
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