Nominee name: Tara Donnelly Nominee age: 27 Nominated by: Jo Clague Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Tara is an exceptional Accountant working for Delloite. She is well thought off by her clients and work colleagues. Director Laura rates her … Read More
Rob Kelly – 3045
Nominee name: Rob Kelly Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Lewis Dening Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Rob runs the junior section at Peel Golf Club in a voluntary capacity and has done for around 4 years now. I believe … Read More
Tags: Community Impact, Leadership
Ricka Hermogenes – 3095
Nominee name: Ricka Hermogenes Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Somkiat Khuenkhoksung Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Ricka plays a key role at Cubbin & Bregazzi and Magazzino, where her talent for interior design shines through in the way she … Read More
Percy Hampton – 3074
Nominee name: Percy Hampton Nominee age: 21 Nominated by: Emma Quirk Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Having returned from living in New Zealand Percy set about creating a space where conversations about island life can be had. He created … Read More
Tags: Collaboration, Community Impact, Disruptor, Innovation
Niamh Cowin – 3078
Nominee name: Niamh Cowin Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Emma Ames Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Niamh only joined Zurich on the Isle of Man in 2023, but her talent and determination has seen her career progress quickly. She … Read More
Nathan Lunt – 3066
Nominee name: Nathan Lunt Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Phoebe Harwood Relationship to nominee: Partner Their story: Nathan is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Digital Isle of Man, part of the Department for Enterprise. In this role, he leads … Read More
Michael Valerga – 3012
Nominee name: Michael Valerga Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Breisha Valerga Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Michael is an amazing, motivated person who definitely deserves recognition for his work! Michael started with SUEZ in 2016 as an Energy from … Read More
Michael Carter – 3129
Nominee name: Michael Carter Nominee age: 23 Nominated by: Karolina De Gruchy Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Michael is a young, ambitious, and highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. His maturity, strong work ethic, and eagerness … Read More
Kiera Raleigh-Hammond – 3061
Nominee name: Kiera Raleigh-Hammond Nominee age: 23 Nominated by: Jules Armitage Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: I am a personal trainer and have trained Kiera since she was 19. Kiera was meant to go to Queens university in Belfast … Read More
Kasey Lachenicht – 3102
Nominee name: Kasey Lachenicht Nominee age: 29 Nominated by: Emma Sayle Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Kasey moved back to the Island after studying and teaching in London and Austria, and brought back her love of movement and connection … Read More
John Corner – 3010
Nominee name: John Corner Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Vaishnavi Ghugari Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: John was born in Douglas and received his education at Ramsey Grammar School. He is currently working as a radiographer at Noble’s Hospital … Read More
Jennifer Merrick – 3088
Nominee’s name: Jennifer Merrick Nominated by: Self Nominee’s age: 27 Nominee’s Story: I own and run Just Jenny’s / Pretty cakes and bakes. Just Jenny’s originally started as Pretty Cakes & Bakes working from home offering offering custom orders. In … Read More
Grace Harrison – 3131
Nominee name: Grace Harrison Nominee age: 21 Nominated by: Gill Poole Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Grace Harrison studied Outdoor Education at University of Cumbria, achieving a First Class Honours in 2024. She is now volunteering with beach school … Read More
Gavin Turnbull – 3076
Nominee name: Gavin Turnbull Nominee age: 27 Nominated by: Brandon Mellows Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Gavin has moved to the Isle of man having stayed and holidayed here previously. Gavin brings extensive experience of care at home and … Read More
Fern Ripton – 3008
Nominee name: Fern Ripton Nominee age: 22 years old Nominated by: emma Birtles Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Fern although struggles with Dyslexia, against all odds, passed her Maths GCSE by studying constantly, she was offered a unconditional place … Read More
Emily Gibson – 3082
Nominee name: Emily Gibson Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Ellie Smith Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Emily works at craftworks studio. This involves helping customers with their pottery painting designs, picking out pieces for them to paint, glazing and … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Community Impact, Creativity
Elizabeth Blae Cain – 3096
Nominee name: Elizabeth Blae Cain Nominee age: 22 Nominated by: Charlotte Cain Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Blae is a coach. Through and through, chances are if you’ve got a child on island they’ve been coached by Blae. Blae … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Community Impact, Leadership, Trailblazer
Daniel Cretney – 3125
Nominee name: Daniel Cretney Nominee age: 27 Nominated by: Max Thomas Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Danny is the proud owner of Down South, a functional fitness gym in Balthane, Ballasalla which has been running for almost 2 years … Read More
Daniel Collister – 3013
Nominee’s name: Daniel Collister Nominated by: Self Nominee’s age: 23 Nominee’s Story: Despite having a difficult childhood (loosing my mum when I was nine), I have remained positive and set up my own business Collister Administrative that provides high quality … Read More
Christopher Long – 3070
Nominee name: Christopher Long Nominee age: 27 Nominated by: Diane Brown Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Chris joined the Planning Policy Team in October 2020 shortly after finishing a degree in Archaeology and achieving an MSC (Hons) in Urban … Read More
Caitlin Cowin – 3034
Nominee’s name: Caitlin Cowin Nominated by: Self Nominee’s age: 28 Nominee’s Story: I own a dance school called Theatrix Theatre Company since 2020 for children and adults. Including myself there are 7 teachers involved in the school. We teach multiple … Read More
Caitlin Barlow – 3079
Nominee name: Caitlin Barlow Nominee age: 25 Nominated by: Laura Dalton Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Caitlin is a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner at Hospice Isle of Man – working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist team who are the … Read More
Brooke Harrison – 3130
Nominee name: Brooke Harrison Nominee age: 23 Nominated by: Gill Poole Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Brooke Harrison is a Playworker with Isle of Play. Brooke graduated from Edgehill University in July 2023 with a BSc with Honours in … Read More
Becky Corkish – 3067
Nominee name: Becky Corkish Nominee age: 27 Nominated by: Angie Aire Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Becky works for Manx Telecom but has a deep passion for developing women’s and girls’ football on the Isle of Man. She has … Read More
Beccy Cookson – 3105
Nominee name: Beccy Cookson Nominee age: 29 Nominated by: Phoebe Harwood Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Beccy is Marketing Manager at the Department for Enterprise and in her role makes an outstanding contribution to the work of the Department, … Read More
Anna Shaw – 3065
Nominee name: Anna Shaw Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Lydia Shaw Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Anna owns a business on the Isle of Man called fitkids. She has owned this business now for 7 years. I am Anna’s … Read More
Anika Colligon – 3069
Nominee name: Anika Colligon Nominee age: 21 Nominated by: Sarah Brooks-Lund Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Anika joined us at Scoill Phurt le Moirrey in September 2024 as an Education Support Officer. She had previously worked in nurseries and … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Community Impact, Creativity
Ana Rafaela Correia – 3073
Nominee name: Ana Rafaela Correia Nominee age: 29 Nominated by: Sarrasvathy P Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Rafaela is a remarkable young professional whose journey in hospitality began with her family’s business 10 years ago in the Isle of … Read More
Alex Marshall – 3063
Nominee name: Alex Marshall Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Barry Marshall Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: He won apprentice of the year for motor engineering, he is now an amazing motor engineer at the garage who took him on. … Read More
Aimee Freegard – 3098
Nominee name: Aimee Freegard Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Nick Quayle Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Aimee was born and raised on the Isle of Man. She undertook her GCSEs and A-Levels at St Ninians High School and went … Read More
Adam Roberts – 3030
Nominee name: Adam Roberts Nominee age: 21 Nominated by: Will Bexon-Ingham Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Starting out in 2021 ADR Valeting has continuously evolved and improved. Adam is an exceptionally hard worker working day in day out give … Read More
Ammon Yeardsley – 3103
Nominee name: Ammon Yeardsley Nominee age: 29 Nominated by: Ben Yeardsley Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Ammon is a multi-talented musician, DJ, and music producer with a long history in live performance as a vocalist, bassist, guitarist and all … Read More
Caitlin Ball – 3124
Nominee name: Caitlin Ball Nominee age: 23 Nominated by: Bernie Johnson Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Caitlin found herself in a position that she finished university that , she had loath to contact with old school friends and she … Read More
Kathryn Sharman – 3080
Nominee name: Kathryn Sharman Nominee age: 27 Nominated by: Caitlin Gelder Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Kathryn is a Senior Regulatory and Compliance Advisor at DQ Advocates. After earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Hull, … Read More
Joshua Moore – 3049
Nominee name: Joshua Moore Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Clare Pickering Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Joshua is the visionary founder and owner of Renegade: Cuts and Clobber, a dynamic and thriving business that has become a cornerstone of … Read More
Ella Goodwin Jones – 3023
Nominee name: Ella Goodwin Jones Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Ealish Helen Corlett Ealish Corlett Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Ella Goodwin-Jones is a talented and driven Media Executive at Isle of Man Advertising & PR, a full-service communications … Read More
Rachel Smith – 3041
Nominee name: Rachel Smith Nominee age: 24 Nominated by: Jacqui Keenan Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Rachel joined UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man as Youth Representative in October 2023 – and she has made a HUGE impact across various … Read More
Kennedy Thompson – 3101
Nominee name: Kennedy Thompson Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Leandra Lawler Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Kennedy Thompson is the Learning Disability Liaison Nurse for Manx Care, working within the Community Nursing Service on the Isle of Man. In … Read More
Callum Staley – 3072
Nominee name: Callum Staley Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Nick Collins Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Callum began establishing businesses at a young age, launching his first business, CJS Photography in 2009 when he was just 11 years old. … Read More
Alex Johnston – 3043
Nominee name: Alex Johnston Nominee age: 23 Nominated by: Nina Moore Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Alex is a Manx born and bred final year physiotherapy student, studying at Manchester Metropolitan University. In 2024 Alex won the Physiotherapy Sports … Read More
Robyn Freestone – 3060
Nominee name: Robyn Freestone Nominee age: 24 Nominated by: Noah Tonks Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Robyn is a hardworking, open minded and passion driven person. Her work at The Bridge has brought many people together and made a … Read More
Hannah Clayton – 3014
Nominee name: Hannah Clayton Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Rachel Goldie Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Hannah has created a great social media platform to dispel the stigma around mental health and enforce the fact that no one knows … Read More
Tags: Community Impact, Creativity, Trailblazer