2024 IOM Sports Awards nomination list announced

The event will take place at the Villa Marina on 27 Feburary. 

Tour de France star Sir Mark Cavendish, Olympian Yasmin Ingham and Wimbledon debutant Billy Harris have all been nominated for the Isle of Man Sports Awards. 

The event will take place at the Villa Marina on 27 February. 

Education, Sport and Culture Minister Daphne Caine says the awards are a great platform to honour some of the outstanding performers in 2024 and hear the stories behind their achievements on the global stage.

Andy Varnom, Executive Chairman of Isle of Man Sport, added: “The shortlist again demonstrates the strength in depth across multiple sports. It also shines a light on the individuals that work tirelessly behind the scenes to allow so many to enjoy sport and fulfil their potential.”

You can find the full list of nominees below: 

Sportsman of the Year:

• Matthew Bostock - Cycling
• David Mullarkey - Athletics
• Mathew Rennie - Boxing
• Sir Mark Cavendish – Cycling
• Eddie Beard - Cricket
• Max Walker - Cycling
• Billy Harris - Tennis
• Will Draper - Triathlon

Sportswoman of the Year:

• Nikki Arthur - Athletics
• Aimee Cringle – Cross Fit
• Yasmin Ingham - Equestrian
• Sarah Webster - Athletics
• Kaytlyn Adshead -Motorsport
• Christa Cain - Athletics

Disability Sportsperson of the Year:

• Sean Jackson - Football
• Jaime Hardy - Football
• Darren Kennish - Darts
• Evie Roberts - Equestrian
• Lawrence Dyer – Special Olympics

Sports Administrator of the Year: 

• Kat Ions – Equestrian (Riding for the disabled)
• Niamh Goddard - Hockey
• Andrew Farnworth - Tennis
• Ken Kinrade – Snooker/Billiards
• Brenda Crellin - Motorsport
• Natalie Wood - Volleyball

IoM Ambassador of the Year:

• Steve Taylor – Race Walking
• Mathew Rennis - Boxing
• Sam Brand - Cycling
• Yasmin Ingham - Equestrian
• Callum and Ryan Crowe - Motorsport
• Billy Harris - Tennis
• Nikki Arthur - Athletics

Sports Coach of the Year:

• Dan Richmond – Multi-sport
• Michael Owen - Motorsport
• Claire Belcher-Smith - Netball
• Lisa Grant - Powerlifting
• Peter Corkill – Special Olympics Football
• Elliot Baxter – Cycling
• Orran Smith - Athletics

Under 21 Sportsman of the Year:

• Regan Corrin- Athletics
• Issac Batty – Mountain Biking
• Patreece Bell - Rugby
• Peter Cope - Sailing
• Nino Ontoy - Taekwondo
• Beau Brown - Motorsport

Under 21 Sportswoman of the Year:

• Lucy Barnett - Cricket
• Ruby Oakes - Cycling
• Alanna Pritchard – Mixed Martial Arts
• Sienna Dunn - Hockey
• Kaytlyn Adshead – Motorsport
• Belinda Dennett – Cross Fit
• Sapphire Ascroft – Mountain Biking Enduro

Veteran Sportsperson of the Year:

• Sarah Webster - Athletics
• Lesley Shimmin - Hockey
• Christa Cain - Athletics
• Lorna Gleave - Athletics
• Marie Jackson – Race Walking
• Chris Horton - Judo

Sports Team of the Year:

• Isle of Man Men’s Cricket Team
• Darryl Hill and Dollin Mercer - Pool
• Callum and Ryan Crowe - Motorsport
• Isle of Man Lawn Bowls Team
• Isle of Man Senior Athletics Team
• Isle of Man Special Olympics Bocce Team