Harris and Adshead take top prizes in IOM Sports Awards

An ace tennis player and a motorbike trials star have won the top prizes at the Isle of Man Sports Awards yesterday evening, Thursday, February 26.

Thirty one year old Billy Harris has been named Sportsman of the Year, having taken his first Wimbledon victory last year and now being selected to represent the UK in the Davis Cup, 

Meanwhile Kaytlyn Adshead was awarded Sportswoman of the Year, after making history by becoming the first Manxwoman to secure a European title in motorcycle trials. 

Other winners included cyclist Becky Storrie as Ambassador of the Year, and TT sidecar racers Ryan and Callum Crowe as Team of the Year - you can see a full list of winners below: 

Under 21 Sportsman of the Year - Regan Corrin - Athletics

Under 21 Sportswoman of the Year - Sienna Dunn - Hockey

Disability Sportsperson of the Year - Alfie Bezance – Para Powerlifting

Leonie Cooil “Courage & Inspiration” Award - Chantelle Limerick – Horse Riding

Veteran Sportsperson of the Year - Christa Cain - Athletics

Sports Administrator of the Year - Gary Jakeman and Jill Gillings – Island Games

IOM Sports Ambassador - Becky Storrie - Cycling

Sports Coach of the Year - Orran Smith - Athletics

Achievement In The Isle of Man - Albert Johnson – Athletics

Lifetime Achievement Award  - Les Callow – Squash

Sports Leader of the Year - Caitlyn Hampson

IOM Sports Ambassador - Becky Storrie - Cycling

Sports Coach of the Year - Orran Smith - Athletics