Tribute was paid to Manx cyclists Jonny Bellis and Mark Cavendish at the Villa Marina last night.
Both received a glass trophy from Chief Minister Tony Brown to recognise their involvement in the Beijing Olympics.
Cav was also given an award to honour his historic four stage victories at the Tour de France.
Great Britain Men's Endurance coach Rod Ellingworth was a guest at the gathering, and was impressed by the Island's attitude to cycling:-
Football: Onchan beat Ramsey to lift Junior Cup
First time 'The O's' have claimed trophy since 1932/33 season
Triathlon: Will Draper victorious at Challenge Salou
Island competitor wins PRO Middle Distance event in Spain
Grant Thomson to race next week after new ankle diagnosis
Island rider says he has no fractures after NW200 crash
Football: IoM women's team back in action this weekend
Island side will host FC United of Manchester at The Bowl