Waste reduction platform Gander, property marketplace Hiizzy and Air Rescue – Emergency Drone Team are some of the businesses, organisations and people who made the shortlist for the 2025 Digital Jersey TechAwards.  

All Island Media, parent company of Bailiwick Express and the Jersey Evening Post, was also recognised alongside AI and digital agency Blue Llama. 

The awards, now in their seventh year, aim to celebrate the best of Jersey’s digital innovators and recognise digital talent, creativity and entrepreneurship. 

A new AI category has been created for this year, bringing the total number of awards to 13. 

This year’s event is supported by new headline sponsor EWG. 

The shortlist… 

Innovation Award, sponsored by PwC Channel Islands 

  • Evie: Transforming transport 
  • Hiizzy: The DIY home sale revolution 
  • Gander: Powering waste reduction for retailers 

Start-Up Award, sponsored by NatWest International 

  • Daysium: Designed for globally mobile individuals 
  • Ryde: Easy, affordable, greener travel for everyone in Jersey 
  • Hiizzy: Selling homes, reinvented 

Public & Third Sector Award, sponsored by KPMG in the Crown Dependencies 

  • Jersey Post: Track and tracing the network 
  • Government Digital Services Team: OAP programme, technical enablement and digital onboarding 
  • Air Rescue: Emergency Drone Team

Leadership Award, sponsored by Jersey Electricity 

  • Ed Prow, Tekex 
  • Ruth Galloway, Government of Jersey 
  • Geraldine Evans, Prosperity 

AI Award, sponsored by Sure Business 

  • Aavalynx: Award–winning AI-powered dispute resolution 
  • Sentient Machines: AI-driven conversation analytics by Sentient Machines 
  • Cyan Regulatory/Blue Llama – AskMax.je AML/CFT/CPF chatbot

Company Award, sponsored by Switch Digital 

  • Aleck: Adventure ready audio and comms 
  • Delta Events: HM The King’s visit 
  • Hiizzy: Born to break the mould 

Fintech Award, sponsored by Quantios 

  • Flagstone International: Optimising cross-border cash management 
  • Daysium: Simplifying global tax compliance 
  • Binderr: Professional and financial services marketplace 

Creative Award, sponsored by Vaiie 

  • Dementia Jersey: Boost Your Brain 
  • PwC Channel Islands: PwC’s Channel Islands Wealth Management Insights 2024: Thriving in a fast–evolving market 
  • Catch Jersey, Government of Jersey: From Sea to Screen: How Catch Jersey is Transforming Fisheries Management 

Student Award, sponsored by Carey Olsen 

  • Thomas Isherwood, Bournemouth University 
  • Eve Carruthers, Beaulieu School 
  • Erica Goncalves, Hautlieu School 

Teacher Award, sponsored by PropelFwd 

  • Bernard Rebours, Plat Douet School 
  • Abigail Roberts, Beaulieu School 
  • David Gregory, Motion Studios 

Productivity Award, sponsored by Elev8CX / Cirrus 

  • Jersey Post: Smarter deliveries with eTags 
  • All Island Media/Blue Llama: Redefining efficiency with AI workflows 
  • Flagstone International: Optimising cross-border cash management 

Cyber Security & Data Protection Award, sponsored by JT 

  • Jersey Water: Cyber Resilience Program 
  • Comtech Solutions: Advancing Compliance Through Digital Innovation 
  • Enso Solutions: Connecting, Securing & Transforming your business 

Digital Jersey Award, sponsored by TPA 

  • To be announced on the night 

 
The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Royal Jersey Showground on Friday 17 October 2025, hosted by stand–up comedian Angela Barnes. Mind Jersey has been selected as the event’s chosen charity. 

Digital Jersey CEO Tony Moretta said: “We have some truly innovative and inspiring individuals and businesses on this year’s shortlist who are really driving our local tech capabilities to ensure a better future for all.

“Last year’s awards were our biggest yet and I expect our seventh annual ceremony, gratefully supported by headline sponsor EWG, will be equally if not more impressive as we celebrate our thriving digital sector.” 

Alan Yates, Director at EWG, added: “This shortlist highlights the incredible digital talent we are fortunate to have on island and I am delighted that EWG is able to support the Jersey TechAwards as headline sponsor for the first time this year. 

“As a leading Jersey FinTech, we believe it’s vital to recognise the high calibre talent we have locally so that we remain on the digital front foot and inspire a new generation of leaders in the tech sector.”