
The Isle of Man Bank Sports Awards for 2008 will be announced at a gala ceremony at the Villa Marina this evening.
As well as the main Sportsman and Sportswoman prizes, there are eight other categories including one for lifetime achievement.
Former England Cricket Captain Graham Gooch is the Guest-of-Honour.
The reigning Sportswoman-of-the-Year is snowboardcrosser Zoe Gillings - she's home and looking forward to the night:-

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