Cavendish is up for the Sportsman and Ambassador awards (Getty)

The awards ceremony will be hosted by ex-Formula One world champion Nigel Mansell on 20 March.

Amongst the contenders for the Sportswoman award is snowboarder Zoe Gillings, who recently won the 2007 Olympic athlete of the year trophy.

Two-wheel sports dominate the nominations for best Sportsman, including Jonny Bellis and world track silver medallist Mark Cavendish.

SPORTSMAN
Jonny Bellis (Cycling)
Mark Cavendish (Cycling)
Conor Cummins (Motorcycling)
Peter Kennaugh (Cycling)
Alex Lloyd (Motor Racing)
David Knight (Motorcycling)
Dave Molyneux (Motorcycling)

SPORTSWOMAN
Helen Bannan (Kick Boxing)
Emma Dooley (Judo)
Zoe Gillings (Snowboarding)
Olivia Rawlinson (Swimming)
Lara Ward (Shooting)

TEAM
Island Games Cycling
Isle of Man Hockey
Isle of Man Special Olympics
Isle of Man Ladies Squash
Junior Girls Crown Green Bowling
Manx Harriers Cross-Country

ISLE OF MAN AMBASSADOR
Mark Cavendish (Cycling)
Zoe Gillings (Snowboarding)
Mark Higgins (Rallying)
Alex Lloyd (Motor Racing)
David Knight (Motorcycling)
James Toseland (Motorcycling)

DISABILITY
Guy Adamson (Special Olympian)
Lawrence Dyer (Special Olympian)
Rusty Kneale-Barrow (Archery)
Karl Monaghan (Special Olympian)

COACH
Gary Crease (Squash)
Mike Doyle (Cycling)
Matt Dyson (Hockey)
Peter Kennaugh Senior (Cycling)
Di Shimmell (Athletics)
Nick Workman (Gymnastics)

CLUBMAN/OFFICIAL
Michael Boulton (Football)
Les Callow (Squash)
Dicky Gale (Football)
Gary Hinds (Cycling)
Bridget Kaneen (Athletics)
Mike Kennish (Swimming)

UNDER-21 MALE
Jonny Bellis (Cycling)
Josh Green (Badminton)
Grant Halsall (Swimming)
Billy Harris (Tennis)
Peter Kennaugh (Cycling)
Jamie McCanney (Motorcycling)
Alex Rockwell (Motorcycling)

UNDER-21 FEMALE
Gemma Astin (Athletics)
Sarah Astin (Athletics)
Olivia Curran (Gymnastics)
Shelley Kennish (Bowling)
Olivia Rawlinson (Swimming)
Lauren Whelan (Athletics)