The 8th Annual Jersey TechAwards shortlist has been announced following an over 70% increase in nominations.
Organised by Digital Jersey and kindly sponsored by headline sponsor EWG, the TechAwards celebrate the people and businesses applying technology to drive growth, improve productivity and strengthen the island’s economy. Now in their eighth year, the awards continue to reflect the scale, ambition and quality of Jersey’s digital community.
This year saw the highest number of nominations to date, with judges faced with an exceptionally strong and competitive field. Across 13 categories, 12 judges reviewed entries spanning start-ups, established businesses, standout leaders, innovation and the new ‘One to Watch’ category, alongside AI & Productivity. The categories and shortlisted nominees are as follows:
Innovation Award, sponsored by Lloyds International
- HEST – Bringing the Island to Life Through Digital Mapping
- Blue Llama – Making Mortgage Comparison Simple – Swoop.Je
- Lyra – AI-powered personal finance platform for Jersey users
Public & Third Sector Award, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management
- Government of Jersey – Transforming HR operations through intelligent automation
- States of Jersey Police – Transforming policing through digital innovation and responsible AI
- Jersey Heart Team (JGH Cardiology Team) – From Research to Results: innovating cardiology in Jersey
The One To Watch Award, sponsored by Switch
- LinkLocal – A fast-growing local discounts platform
- Health and Care Jersey – JeFF Research Programme, Jersey Fighting Failure, tackling heart failure on island.
- Helix Technologies – Building Helix’s multi-agent travel system
Fintech Award, sponsored by Defence Logic
- PlainSail Technologies Limited – Simplifying trust and corporate administration
- Vaiie Limited – Making compliance and onboarding simple
- Tom Wiseman – Enhance Group Limited – Making investment decisions clear and accountable
Student Award, sponsored by Enhance Group Ltd
- Jules Herve, Vanguard Racing – led engineering development of Vanguard Racing’s award-winning STEM Racing car
- Lucas Crossland, Crossed – 16-year-old entrepreneur and founder of digital studio, Crossed
- Eve Carruthers, Beaulieu Convent School – student innovator developing advanced AI, CFD automation and simulation platforms
Teacher Award, sponsored by A1 Services
- Carl Bowen-Price, Hautlieu School – STEM On Track, a hands-on programme where students design, build, and race go-karts
- Adam Sykes, Jersey College for Girls – Driving a wide-ranging, impactful programme linking technology to employability
- Gian Bombardieri & François Chesney, Code in Place – extensive one-to-one and small-group mentoring using Code in Place
Start-up Award, sponsored by NatWest International
- GovIX – Making data trustworthy through intelligent, auditable tools
- LeanIT Ltd – Bringing enterprise-grade IT to growing businesses
- Ryde – Easy, affordable, greener travel for everyone in Jersey
Company Award, sponsored by SystemLabs
- Quantios – redefining TCSP operations with an AI-enabled platform,
- Dan Hare, Continuum – helping organisations use data automation and AI to modernise operations Jersey and internationally.
- JT – 5G island wide upgrade and the first telecoms operator in the CI to make 5G accessible to customers
Productivity Award, sponsored by Mason Breese
- The Mortgage Shop – Jersey’s first online mortgage booking system
- Optifi Limited – transforming static systems of record into orchestrated systems of action
- La Côte Distillery – developing its custom ‘Distillery Twin’ management system to digitally track and monitor every stage of its complex spirits production process
Creative Award, sponsored by TPA
- The Mortgage Shop – Making Home Financing Simple
- L’Office du Jèrriais – The animated music video ‘J’sommes La Dgaîngue’
- Aavalynx – Award-winning AI-powered dispute resolution
Leadership Award, sponsored by Jersey Electricity
- Martin Carpenter, Government of Jersey Health and Care
- Dr Andrew Mitchell, Consultant Cardiologist
- Jasmine Blakemore, Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management
AI Award, sponsored by C5 Alliance
- Blue Llama – Mortgage comparison platform – Swoop.Je
- Jersey AI Forum – Creating a foundation for sustainable AI adoption in Jersey
- Gus Fraser, Helix – AI for corporate travel booking
Digital Jersey Award, sponsored by Quantios
- To be revealed on the night!
