The IoD Jersey Director of the Year Awards shortlist has been announced with a stellar line-up of the island’s most inspiring and successful leaders.
Sponsored by Appleby Jersey, the awards feature ten categories from small and family organisations, directors who excel in equality, diversity, and inclusion, to large business leaders.
Chair of the judges, Kevin Keen (pictured), said this year saw a significant number of top quality entries: “Every year it’s a difficult decision to choose which of our hard-working and inspiring leaders should make the shortlist, but myself and my fellow judges were incredibly impressed with the calibre of entries.
“This is a list that showcases just how strong the leadership is within our organisations across the sectors. Congratulations to the shortlisted nominees, and to all those who were nominated by colleagues and peers who wanted to recognise the contribution they make to their organisations.”
Mr Keen was joined on the judging panel by: Kate Nutt, Lisa Springate, Paul Murphy, Lee Bosio, Heather MacCallum, and Andrew Le Gallais.
IoD Jersey chair, Natasha Egré, said: “Our grateful thanks go to Kevin and all the judges, as well as all those who put forward a nominee, for bringing us this fantastic shortlist for the Awards. The breadth of industries represented is a pleasure to see. Congratulations to everyone; my fellow committee members and I are looking forward to celebrating the best of our leaders at the gala awards dinner in October.”
This year, the black-tie gala awards ceremony will be bigger than ever after repeatedly selling out of tickets for the prestigious annual event. The dinner is being held on Thursday 19th October at the RJH&S. Further information about the event can be found here.
The awards shortlist:
Director of the Year – Large Business (over £10 million turnover)
- Chris Clark – Prosperity 24/7
- Keith Hale – TrustQuay
- Gill Knights – JT Group Limited
Director of the Year – SME Business (under £10 million turnover) (Sponsored by Law at Work)
- Kiri Cavill – Hawk Group
- Marcus Liddiard – True Limited
- Steve Quinn – SystemLabs
Family Business Director of the Year (sponsored by JJ Fox Trading Limited)
- Ryan Hodgson – Team HH Online
- Paris Maddocks – Sheep Shed Jersey
- Robert Morton – Hawk Family Office Limited
Start-up Director of the Year
- Laura Kyle – Entrust Limited
- Hamza Mehmood – Project Accountants Ltd
- Phil Slatter – Reel Creative
Third Sector Director of the Year (Sponsored by Ravenscroft)
- Donna Abel – Jersey Cheshire Home Foundation
- Marcus Calvani – Jersey Hospitality Association
- Fiona Vacher – Jersey Child Care Trust
Public Sector Director of the Year
- Ian K Gallichan – Andium Homes
- Gareth Hughes – Victoria College
- Robin Smith – States of Jersey Police
Young Director of the Year (sponsored by Clarity Limited)
- Laura Kyle – Entrust Limited
- Steve Quinn – SystemLabs
- Jenny Winspear – Anova
Director of the Year – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (sponsored by Highvern)
- Jo Buckross – Lloyds Banking Group – Islands Business
- Claire Mulcahy – Citizens Advice Jersey
- Penelope Shurmer – Jersey Employment Trust
Director of the Year – Sustainability
- Kevin Hart – LibertyBus
- Gill Knights – JT Group Limited
- Steve Pearce – Acorn Enterprises Ltd
Non-Executive Director of the Year (sponsored by Kendrick Rose/Club NED)
- Caroline Dutot – Hawk Group Limited
- Jason Laity – Andium Homes
- Helen Ruelle – Jersey Employment Trust
