The contenders for next month’s Isle of Man Sports Awards have been announced.
Rugby union prop forward Bevan Rodd, tennis player Billy Harris and boxer Sam Rennie are all in contention for the top men’s award, alongside cyclist Matthew Bostock and Corrin Leeming, David Mullarkey and William Draper from the world of athletics.
Three more athletes – Christa Cain, Nikki Arthur and Sarah Astin – have been nominated for Sportswoman of the Year, fighting it out against golfer Ana Dawson, motorcycle trials rider Kaytlyn Adshead and swimmer Laura Kinley.
The winners will be crowned at a ceremony in the Villa Marina on Thursday 26 February. In total, 12 prizes will be awarded on the night including Disability Sportsperson of the Year, Team of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and the Leonie Cooil ‘Courage & Inspiration’ Award.
Daphne Caine MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said: “The evening is one of the most exciting dates in the Manx sporting calendar. Each nominee has delivered moments of pure brilliance that continue to put the Isle of Man on the sporting map.”
Andy Varnom, Executive Chairman of Isle of Man Sport, added: “With such a high number of nominations spanning so many sports, the shortlisting process was no easy task, highlighting just how strong, diverse and passionate sport is across the Isle of Man.”
