Nominee’s name: NAYAB RAZA Nominated by: Self Nominee’s age: 29 Nominee’s Story: I am pursuing a PhD in Environmental Biology and also serving as a Teaching assistant at the University of Manchester, UK. As founder of Algaverse (https://algaverse.uk/), my vision … 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
Max Edwards – 3104
Nominee name: Max Edwards Nominee age: 25 Nominated by: Neil Kelly Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Max has an infectious passion for sustainability, the environment and the world that we live in. Having grown up on the Isle of … Read More
Tags: Sustainability
John Moore – 3075
Nominee name: John Moore Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Emma Quirk Relationship to nominee: Friend Their story: Having known Josh since he was in high school and taking part in various Gaiety productions it has been nothing short of a … 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
Jenny Chan – 3068
Nominee name: Jenny Chan Nominee age: 26 Nominated by: Emily Gibson Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Jenny is one of the creative leads at the craftworks studio, a paint your own pottery studio in Castletown. Jenny is an astounding … Read More
Tags: Creativity, Innovation, Leadership, Sustainability, Trailblazer
Isla Gale – 3052
Nominee name: Isla Gale Nominee age: 20 Nominated by: Lindsey Fraser Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Isla started fishing from an early age, going to sea at weekends and holidays. At age 15 she earned an apprenticeship to work … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Disruptor, Leadership, Sustainability, Trailblazer
Greg Watson – 3084
Nominee name: Greg Watson Nominee age: 22 Nominated by: Leigh Morris Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Greg was born and raised in the Isle of Man where he developed a passion for wildlife, assisting with local bird and bat … 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
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
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
Brad Meechan – 3115
Nominee name: Brad Meechan Nominee age: 29 Nominated by: Dina Hill Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Brad’s journey is a testament to his passion and entrepreneurial spirit. A Castle Rushen High School graduate, Brad pursued his love for music, … 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
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
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
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
Matthew Collister – 3128
Nominee name: Matthew Collister Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Jade Foster Relationship to nominee: Collaborated on an event Their story: Matthew, is the founder of Seamlessly You, a tailoring and alterations business serving the Isle of Man community from his … Read More