The event featured keynote speakers addressing green and future skills, as well as a panel discussion and Q&A on the future of skills development and the changing economic landscape.

The awards were introduced by the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward. 

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Pictured: Dave Roworth, Senior Advisor, Digital and Innovation at Skills Jersey, presenting a special recognition award to Sue Beavil of the Jersey Employer Group.

He said: “This Skills, Recognition, and Awards Evening enables us to highlight the great work of Jersey schools, colleges and employers in providing workplace insights and skills to our young people. 

“The development of our skills and lifelong learning provision is extremely important to me and one of this Government’s Common Strategic Policy top priorities.” 

Educators, employers and mentors were also recognised for their work in nurturing talent and guiding learners.

The Minister said it was “inspiring” to hear the stories and achievements of both winners and nominees. 

He added: “I am passionate about building on the already excellent offer of apprenticeships.

“Following approval of the budget in the Assembly last week, I will be allocating additional money to apprenticeship funding which will broaden the career pathways available for our young people and strengthen local industries. 

“Investing in this area will develop the future workforce our island requires and support the ambitions of the Future Economy Programme.” 

Award recipients…

Employer Engagement with Skills Jersey   

Barclays 

Jersey Sport 

Ports of Jersey   

School Engagement with Skills Jersey 

Winner – JCG / Adam Sykes 

Nominee – Haute Vallee / Dave Young & Sophie McKenna 

Nominee – Hautlieu / Steve Price & Sarah LB Glover   

Mentee of the Year 2024 

Winner: Dylan Gomes 

Runner up: Nuno de Sousa 

Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Inspiring the Future Initiative   

Winner – Briony Price 

Nominee – Megan Murphy 

Nominee – Stephen Higginson  

Outstanding School Contribution to the Inspiring the Future Initiative          

Winner – Samares School 

Nominee – St Lawrence School 

Nominee – Haute Vallee School 

40th Anniversary Trident Employer Recognition Award 1984-2024  

Winner – Pizza Express 

Nominee – GoJ – Business Services Improvement 

Nominee – Hotel De France 

Outstanding Student Achievement in Trident     

Winner: Hugo Gomersall 

Runner Up: Freya Le Page  

Colin Powell Award for Future Economists Essay Competition             

Winner: Mabel Kelly 

Runner Up: Mateusz Kolin   

Special Recognition from Skills Jersey    

Highlands College 

Jersey Employer Group 

Pictured top: Toby Gladwin, Economic Programmes Manager at the Government of Jersey, with Mabel Kelly, winner of the Colin Powell Award for Future Economists Essay Competition, and runner-up Mateusz Kolin.