Nominee name: Vaishnavi Ghugari Vaishnavi Ghugari Nominee age: 25 Nominated by: Keiron Murray Keiron Murray Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Vaishnavi arrived in the Island late in 2024 joining her partner John, a Manxman, who she met at University … Read More
Thomas Mcnee – 3087
Nominee name: Thomas Mcnee Nominee age: 18 Nominated by: Karl Moore Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Tom joined Utmost International in 2022 at the youthful age of 16. From the outset, it was clear that he was not only … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Collaboration, Creativity, Disruptor, Trailblazer
Tara Donnelly – 3054
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
Oliver Hall – 3122
Nominee name: Oliver Hall Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Adedeji Johnson Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Oliver Hall works as the Operations Manager for the Standard Bank of South Africa (Isle of Man) Branch, SBSAIOM. Throughout his career, Ollie … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Collaboration, Creativity, Innovation, Trailblazer
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
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
Max Beard – 3120
Nominee name: Max Beard Nominee age: 24 Nominated by: Karl Moore Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Max is employed for Utmost International as an Automation Developer. Within his role, Max mainly focusses on Data Automation and has worked across … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Collaboration, Creativity, Innovation, Trailblazer
Lily Wolter – 3047
Nominee name: Lily Wolter Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Georgia Anteney-Hoare Relationship to nominee: Family Their story: Lily grew up on the Isle of Man with her brother Jack Wolter. She has always been exceptionally musically gifted having achieved grade … 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
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
Ella Cowin – 3055
Nominee’s name: Ella Cowin Nominated by: Self Nominee’s age: 25 Nominee’s Story: I have my own business Port Mooar Productions (PMP). I graduated uni in 2020, and due to the climate with Covid I set up my own business. I … Read More
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 Richmond – 3026
Nominee name: Daniel Richmond Nominee age: 23 Nominated by: Holly Shea Holly Shea Relationship to nominee: Partner Their story: Dan launched his business, Richmond Performance & Massage in October 2022 at the age of just 20, after completing his sports … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Trailblazer
Callum Rowe – 3123
Nominee name: Callum Rowe Nominee age: 24 Nominated by: Jade Boylan Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Cal Rowe is a professional musician and the current Arts Graduate Intern for the Isle of Man Arts Council. Not only is he … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Collaboration, Creativity, Leadership, Trailblazer
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
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
Ammar Hammad Khan – 3097
Nominee’s name: Ammar Hammad Khan Nominated by: Self Nominee’s age: 26 Nominee’s Story: Ammar is a future trainee advocate at a local law firm in Douglas. Raised in Douglas and having attended Ballakermeen High School, Ammar completed his education at … Read More
Abi Kermode – 3038
Nominee name: Abi Kermode Nominee age: 28 Nominated by: Laura Gill Relationship to nominee: Employer Their story: Abi is a dynamic and influential young professional making a significant impact in the world of iGaming who is breaking new ground and … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Leadership, Trailblazer
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
Daniel Martin – 3058
Nominee name: Daniel Martin Nominee age: 29 years old Nominated by: Guy Wood Relationship to nominee: Colleague Their story: Dan is a driven entrepreneur and digital innovator who has made a significant impact on the Isle of Man’s business landscape. … Read More
Tags: Creativity, Disruptor, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Trailblazer
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
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
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
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
Hadyn McLarney – 3021
Nominee’s name: Hadyn McLarney Hadyn McLarney Nominated by: Self Nominee’s age: 28 Nominee’s Story: I am a stockbroker at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, providing investment advice and trade execution services with approx. £160m of assets under administration that I have … Read More
Tags: Achievement, Collaboration, Disruptor, Leadership, Trailblazer