Final preparations are being made ahead of this evening's Isle of Man Bank Sports Awards at the Villa Marina.
The Guest of Honour is former Island resident and 1992 Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell.
This afternoon is being/has been spent talking to young potential Manx stars of the future about what is required to reach the top level of sport.
He says it's important to honour excellence in order to inspire the next generation:-
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