Nominations open for Sports Awards 2014

Nominations are open for the Isle of Man Bank Sports Awards 2014.

There is a new category this year - Veteran Sportsperson of the Year.

The closing date to nominate is Friday 31st January.

You can make your suggestions by emailing iomsportsawards@gov.im.

There's also a Facebook page open - all nominations will be reviewed by a committee before short-lists are published.

Cyclist Mark Cavendish is the current Sportsman and eventer Yasmin Ingham the Sportswoman of 2013.

Other classes are under-21 sportsman and woman, Isle of Man ambassador, disability sportsperson, administrator, coach and team of the year.

In addition to the winners being announced, a lifetime achievement award will be made at a gala presentation night at the Villa Marina in early spring.