A research programme focused on heart failure, an AI-supported approach to policing and a ‘digital twin’ management system for a local distillery were among the winners of the 8th Annual Jersey TechAwards last week, with the diversity of winners reflecting the talent, ambition and growing momentum withinJersey’s digital economy.
Organised by Digital Jersey, the Awards took place on Friday 16 October at the Jersey Showground and were the biggest and most competitive yet, with over 500 attendees and a 70% increase in nominations compared to last year.
Kindly supported by headline sponsor EWG for the second consecutive year, the Awards ceremony took on additional energy with an F1-inspired theme, reflecting Digital Jersey’s position as a centre of excellence for STEM Racing.
That competitive energy ran throughout the 13 categories, including a new ‘One to Watch’ category, with the panel of 12 judges ultimately selecting the following winners:
- Innovation Award sponsored by Lloyds International: Blue Llama, for Swoop.je
- The One To Watch Award, sponsored by Switch: Dr Aaron Henry, JeFF Research Programme, tackling heart failure on island
- AI Award, sponsored by C5 Alliance: Helix, AI for corporate travel booking
- Start-up Award, sponsored by NatWest International: Ryde, easy, affordable, greener travel for Jersey
- Public & Third Sector Award, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management: States of Jersey Police, transforming policing through digital innovation and responsible AI
- Company Award, sponsored by SystemLabs: Continuum, helping organisations use data automation and AI to modernise operations in Jersey and internationally
- Fintech Award, sponsored by Defence Logic: PlainSail Technologies Limited, simplifying trust and corporate administration
- Productivity Award, sponsored by Mason Breese: La Côte Distillery, developing a custom “Distillery Twin” management system
- Creative Award sponsored by TPA: L’Office du Jèrriais, animated music video ‘J’sommes La Dgaîngue’
- Leadership Award, sponsored by Jersey Electricity: Dr Andrew Mitchell, Consultant Cardiologist
- Teacher Award, sponsored by A1 Services: Adam Sykes, Jersey College for Girls
- Student Award, sponsored by Enhance Group Ltd: Lucas Crossland, entrepreneur and founder of digital studio Crossed
- Digital Jersey Award, sponsored by Quantios: The Jersey AI Forum
- Judges’ Choice Award: Eve Carruthers, Beaulieu Convent School
Denis Philippe, CTO, EWG said: “As headline sponsor, EWG was proud to once again support the Jersey TechAwards this year, with the shortlist and winners reflecting the digital talent we are fortunate to have here in Jersey. The Awards are a celebration of how innovation, ambition and collaboration can come together to make a significant impact across all areas of our community, and those are values that align with our own vision at EWG too. Our congratulations to all the winners this year.”
Tony Moretta, CEO, Digital Jersey, said: “These awards celebrate the ideas and ambition shaping Jersey’s digital future. Research estimates that our digital sector generated £415 million in direct economic value in 2024 and supported more than 4,000 jobs. Behind those figures are businesses creating opportunities and people finding new ways to solve problems. Congratulations to everyone recognised this year. Their achievements show why digital matters both as an economic sector in its own right and as a force for positive change across island life.”
