Mark Cavendish and Yasmin Ingham took home the top awards at last year's ceremony [GARY WEIGHTMAN]Catherine Nicoll - Isle of ManMon, November 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM UTC·1 min readPeople on the Isle of Man have been invited to put forward their nominations for the island's annual sporting achievements celebration.
There are 12 categories in 2025's awards, including Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLast year's ceremony saw cyclist Mark Cavendish and equestrian star Yasmin Ingham take the top honours.
Organised by Isle of Man Sport, the award winners will be announced at a special ceremony at the Villa Marina in Douglas in February.
Those nominated must be Manx or have lived on the Isle of Man for at least two years to be eligible.
The online nominations window closes on 14 December.
Other award categories are:
Isle of Man Sports Ambassador
Under-21 Sportsman of the Year
Under-21 Sportswoman of the Year
Disability Sportsperson of the Year
Veteran Sportsperson of the Year
Sports Administrator of the Year
Sports Coach of the Year
Sports Team of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
The Leonie Cooil Courage & Inspiration Award
Isle of Man Sport chief executive Andy Varnom said the awards celebrated the island's athletes as well as "the people who stand beside them every step of the way".
He added: "From grassroots to world-class achievements, our sporting community is defined by talent, passion, and support."
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Cavendish and Ingham take top Manx sports awards
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