Cavendish and Gillings were the big winners in 2009

The nominations for the 2009 Isle of Man Sports Awards have been revealed.

Chairman of Isle of Man Sports Aid Gary Corkhill said: "The quality of the nominations reflects another exceptional year for Manx sport."

Last year Mark Cavendish was named sportsman of the year with snowboarder Zoe Gillings best sportswoman.

The award ceremony will be held at the Villa Marina in Douglas on Thursday, 8 April.

Corkhill continued: "We are very proud to have so many athletes making a name for themselves on the world stage.

"Equally the strength in depth and diversity of sports represented is very pleasing.

"We're particularly pleased with the quality of the under-21 women's category, which is very strong this year."

The guest speaker will be Dame Mary Peters who set the world record for the pentathlon on way to gold at the Munich Olympics in 1972.

There are nine categories in total, including Isle of Man ambassador, Under-21 sportsman and woman, disability sportsperson, club official, coach and best team.

There will also be a special lifetime achievement award and an outstanding achievement on the Isle of Man made on the night.

Isle of Man Sports Awards Nominations 2009

• Mark Cavendish - Cycling

• Conor Cummins - Motorcycling

• Keith Gerrard - Athletics

• Alex Hedges - Gymnastics

• Peter Kennaugh - Cycling

• David Pearson - Martial Arts

• Sue Denney - Equestrian

• Zoe Gillings - Snowboardcross

• Fran Hunt - Rugby

• Janice Quirk - Race Walking

• Sarah Rigby - Archery

• Carolynn Sells - Motorcycling

• Mark Cavendish - Cycling

• Conor Cummins - Motorcycling

• Zoe Gillings - Snowboardcross

• David Knight - Motorcycling

• Dave Molyneux - Motorcycling

• Dan Sayle - Motorcycling

• Matthew Bostock - Cycling

• Mark Christian - Cycling

• Grant Halsall - Swimming

• Darryl Hill - Snooker

• Peter Kennaugh - Cycling

• Tim Kennaugh - Cycling

• Chris Whorrall - Cycling

• Louise Corkill - Hockey

• Reagan Dee - Athletics

• Laura Feely - Tennis

• Aalin George - Archery

• Emma Harris - Golf

• Harriett Pryke - Athletics

• Olivia Rawlinson - Swimming

• Douglas Royal Ladies - Football

• Island Games Archery

• Island Games Men's Gymnastics

• Isle of Man Ladies - Football

• Special Olympics Hockey

• Vagabonds Ladies - Rugby

• Vikings Ladies - Hockey

• Gordie Brew - Athletics

• Joy Gough - Archery

• Bridget Kaneen - Race Walking

• Peter Kinnish - Football

• Ron Ronan - Tennis

• Chris Taggart - Rugby

• Darrin Cook - Rugby

• Gareth Dawson - Cricket

• Sacha Djerski - Swimming

• Keith Lunt - Football

• Peter Mumford - Archery

• Gennady Tsyganov - Gymnastics

• Jodie Blaney - Snowshoe

• Paul Clucas - Snowshoe

• Daniel Kelly - Floor Hockey

• Rusty Kneale-Barrow - Archery

• Karl Monaghan - Snowshoe

• Andrew Richardson - Floor Hockey

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