The shortlist for the 5th Jersey TechAwards is out and showcases some of the most innovative and inspiring digital talent in the Island.
The awards, sponsored by C5 Alliance, and organised by Digital Jersey, features newly expanded categories, and will climax in a grand awards ceremony at the Jersey Showground on Friday 28th April.
The Jersey TechAwards included a new Innovation Award category aimed at celebrating a technological solution which has solved a problem or acts as a market disrupter. The shortlisted candidates highlight the range of organisations and industries in Jersey. They include the business-to-business focused online publication Channel Eye, a marine environment project, a revolutionary charity fundraising solution, and the use of blockchain technology to enable authorised signatory management.
Digital Jersey Head of Marketing and Communications, Kelly Barker, said: “We have been blown away by the breadth and quality of this year’s award entries. They signify not just the diverse range of talent we have in our island, but also the inspiring leadership that drives these digital solutions”.
The shortlisted entrants are:
Innovation Award sponsored by PwC
- The Government of Jersey Marine Resources team – Seeing Below the Surface Project
- RaceNation/SportsGiving – Revolutionising fundraising in Jersey and beyond
- Cygnetise – Applying blockchain to revolutionising Authorised Signatory Management
Start-up Award sponsored by NatWest International
- Channel Eye – online publication across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (https://channeleye.media/)
- Soteria – a crisis management business
- Caprica Cultivation Ltd – World Class Medicinal Cannabis Products
Public Sector award sponsored by Jersey Electricity
- Jersey Met / Government of Jersey for the website weather pages – https://www.gov.je/weather
- Government of Jersey, Treasury Department – The Analytics and Management Information Team for improvements in reporting and insights through automation
- Jersey Coastguard – ‘Trace’ app
Leadership Award sponsored by KPMG
- Werner Bornman
- John Gamble
- Alistair Le Ruez
ESG Award sponsored by PropelFwd
- Government of Jersey – Covid-19 Vaccination Project
- Government of Jersey Marine Resources team – Seeing below the surface
- L’Office du Jèrriais – Revitalising our Indigenous language
Company Award sponsored by Switch Digital
- Cygnetise – applying blockchain to revolutionising Authorised Signatory Management
- RaceNation // SportsGiving – Revolutionising fundraising in Jersey and beyond
- Voisins – Voisins Rewards App
Fintech Award sponsored by Jersey Finance
- AI Compliance – A brand-new digital compliance experience.
- Mesh ID – Digital onboarding software, based on blockchain technology
- Cygnetise – applying blockchain to revolutionising Authorised Signatory Management
Creative Award sponsored by JE3.COM
- Government of Jersey Childcare and Early Years’ Service (CEYS) & Best Start Partnership, 50 things to do before you’re 5 App
- North Creative – Curiously Brit…(ish) Visit Jersey Brand Campaign
- ArtHouse Jersey – The Sound of Colour Exhibition
Student Award sponsored by JT
- Ruby Hoy – Les Quennevais School
- Poppy Bourke – Les Quennevais School
- Cassius Guyett – Les Quennevais School
Teacher Award sponsored by Carey Olsen
- Adam Grocott – Grainville School
- Katie Ferreira – Les Quennevais School
Productivity Award sponsored by Sure
- Government of Jersey, Treasury Department – The Analytics and Management Information Team for improvements in reporting and insights through automation
- Snap – helped Global Go! Now Radius Vehicles Solutions (RVS) reimagine
- WeDigital, Richardsons Jersey Royals
Chair of the Judging panel this year, was Leonie McCrann, CEO of Marbral Advisory. She was joined by:
- Emma German: Founder of Monoceros Innovation,
- Jason Laity: Co-founder of 80Twenty Ltd,
- Dave Cartwright: Head of Technology Operations & Risk/Chief Information Security Officer, Santander and Chair, the Channel Islands Information Security Forum,
- Ed Daubeney: Managing Director, Envestors,
- Nicolle Maltwood: Ecosystem Manager at Barclays Eagle Labs,
- Jensen Nixon: CEO Web Administration Resource Management,
- Joel Mills: CEO AugmentCity and Offshore Simulator Centre,
- Dan Hare: CEO Continuum Consulting, and
- Matt Palmer: Director CERT.je Jersey’s Cyber Emergency Response Team & Dr Clare Newman: Principal Policy Officer (Public Health).
Stuart Richford, Group Commercial Director C5 and TechAwards headline sponsors said supporting the awards plays a vital role in inspiring and encouraging innovators: “It’s important that we recognise the talent we have here in Jersey and encourage the drive for innovation that has made our Island so successful over the generations.
“We have a lot to be proud of and it’s only right that those who rise to the challenge of finding new solutions are recognised. Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees.”
The Awards event will take place at the Jersey Showground on Friday 28th April and will commence with a drinks’ reception, sponsored by Lloyds International. The ceremony will feature TV host and award-winning critically acclaimed comedian Zoe Lyons who is hosting the awards evening, as well as musical entertainment.
