The winners of the 2026 Jersey TechAwards – highlighting the digital sector as “a force for positive change” in the island – have been announced.
The annual awards ceremony, organised by Digital Jersey and now in its eighth year, was recently held at the Royal Jersey Showground.
Supported by headline sponsor EWG for the second consecutive year, Digital Jersey has described the latest iteration of the TechAwards as “the biggest and most competitive yet”.
There were over 500 attendees and a 70% increase in nominations compared to last year.
A panel of judges selected winners across 13 categories following the unveiling of the shortlist in May.
And the winners are…
· 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
Digital Jersey chief executive Tony Moretta said the TechAwards “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,” he continued.
“Behind those figures are businesses creating opportunities and people finding new ways to solve problems.”
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
Digital Jersey chief executive Tony Moretta
Mr Moretta congratulated everyone who had been 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.”
EWG chief technology officer Denis Philippe said the company was “proud” to support the TechAwards once again.
He added that the shortlist and winners reflected “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,” Mr Philippe continued.
“Our congratulations to all the winners this year.”
