MORE than 2,300 nominations were received for this year's Tourism Awards which take place later today.

The awards celebrate the best of the Island's tourism and hospitality sector and residents and visitors were asked to nominate in nine categories.

An independent judging panel decided on the eventual winners.

The panel consisted of of the Deputy Chief Constable Gary Roberts, Paul Murphy, training and business development manager from the Isle of Man College, Sue Gee, managing director TLC Business Solutions and Helen Byrne, director of Isle of Man Newspapers.

The nominations are as follows:

Best Customer Service
- IOM Cycle Hire
- HQ Bar & Restaurant, Douglas
- Manx2.com

Best Eating Out Experience
- Tapas the Spanish Restaurant, Onchan
- The Italian Job, Douglas
- Tyni Bistro, Peel

Best Accommodation of the Year - Hotel
- The Chesterhouse, Douglas
- The Rutland, Douglas
- The Welbeck, Douglas

Best Accommodation of the Year - Guest Accommodation
- Croit Ny-Bane, Andreas 
- Kings Guest House, Douglas
- Breagle Glen, Port Erin

Best Accommodation of the Year - Self-Catering
- The Stable, Glen Down Farm, Port St Mary
- Laxey Harbour Chalets
- Cammall Farm Cottages, Kirk Michael

Best Accommodation of the Year - Campsite/Hostel
- Laxey Campsite
- Peel Campsite

Best Attraction of the Year
- Home of Rest for Old Horses.
- Laxey Wheel.
- Nautical Museum

Best Town or Village
- Castletown
- Port Erin
- Peel

Best Event of the Year
- Southern 100 Races.
- Camara Festival
- Easter Festival of Full Length Plays

This year there will also be a special award – The Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award. Nominations for this have not yet been revealed.

Isleofman.com will announce the winners this afternoon.

We want to know what you think. Out of the nominees who do you think should win and why? Let us know by leaving a comment below.