This year’s Jersey TechAwards has attracted a record number of nominations, organisers have revealed, as the shortlist celebrating “talent, ideas, and innovation” in the island’s digital sector was unveiled.
Organised by Digital Jersey, the TechAwards are now in their eighth year.
Announcing the 2026 shortlist (below), Digital Jersey revealed that there had been more than a 70% increase in nominations, “highlighting growing momentum across Jersey’s digital sector and marking the most competitive year to date”.
Kelly Farrington, head of marketing and communications at Digital Jersey, described the quality of this year’s entries as “exceptionally high”.
She continued: “With more nominations than ever before, our judges had a challenging task selecting the final shortlist across all 13 categories.
“What stands out is the breadth of innovation happening across the island, from early-stage businesses to established organisations using technology in practical ways to deliver results.”
It will be a strong celebration of talent, ambition and the future of our digital economy
Kelly Farrington, head of marketing and communications at Digital Jersey
Ms Farrington also noted the “F1-inspired theme” being brought to this year’s event, “building on our role as the digital centre of excellence for STEM Racing in Jersey”.
“It will be a strong celebration of talent, ambition and the future of our digital economy,” she added.
Denis Philippe, chief technology officer of headline sponsor EWG, said the firm was “proud to continue supporting the Digital Jersey TechAwards” and “the great celebration of talent, ideas, and innovation driving Jersey’s digital future”.
He continued: “At EWG we hold collaboration as a central pillar to how we have built the client centric innovation that powers our platform.
“These awards perfectly reflect that same spirit, recognising how innovation, ambition, and collaboration together continue to strengthen Jersey’s growing digital ecosystem.”
Mr Philippe added that EWG was “excited to support the Digital Jersey team as they continue to raise the bar year-on-year”, with each awards event “further elevating the quality, energy, and recognition of Jersey’s growing tech community”.
The full shortlist…
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!