The Digital Greenhouse’s Véyaon Awards is a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation in Guernsey. The judging panel made up of representatives from Blenheim Chalcot and the award sponsors have made their decisions and the shortlists have been announced below.
The winners will be announced at the award dinner taking place on Thursday 16th November.
Shortlisted nominations for 2023
Creative Entrepreneur - Sponsored by TPA
For entrepreneurs in the creative sector who are making waves in their industry.
Celebrating entrepreneurs in the creative sector whose business demonstrates economic and/or social impact through creative output. Including an innovative new product, service or way of working in the industry.
Shortlisted individuals:
Dominique Ogier-Keltie - Design by Domo
Oliver Tracey - On Screen Creations
Tiffany Anna
Digital Leader - Sponsored by Sure Business
An award to recognise exemplary leadership within an organisation where evolving technology is embraced.
Celebrating individuals who can demonstrate driving positive digital transformation through exceptional leadership. For example, successful intrapreneurial activity, digital transformation and/or culture change.
Shortlisted individuals:
Matt Thornton - Cortex
Emma Martins - The Office of Data Protection Authority
Howard Barnes - Ladies' College
Disrupter of the Year - Sponsored by C5 Alliance
An award that advocates those willing to take on risk in order to bring about radical change.
Celebrating entrepreneurs, individuals or a team that pioneer for change, demonstrate innovation in their business or industry sector, have measurable impact and positively disrupt the status quo!
Shortlisted businesses:
Stage Portal
UN1TY
Nionnet Limited
Entrepreneur for Good - Sponsored by Islands Trust & Corporate
An award to celebrate social entrepreneurship and positive action in mission-based businesses!
Celebrating entrepreneurs whose businesses contribute to the public good or someone who runs a nonprofit that can demonstrate a sustainable business model. Including founders of organisations with a mission to create and sustain social value, with a measurable impact for good.
Shortlisted businesses:
Imogen Berryman - Evergreen Bridal Studio Guernsey
Liam Doherty - Apollo
Victoria Holyoak - c-sectionUK
Excellence in Resilience - Sponsored by Armstrong Resilience
An award to recognise a business that has shown resilience
Celebrating businesses and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated adaptability and leadership in the face of adversity.
Shortlisted Businesses:
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management
Guernsey Electricity Limited
Emma Martins - Office of Data Protection Authority
Innovation in Customer Services - Sponsored by Cherry Godfrey
An award to recognise organisations that are providing first-class customer service experience through the use of technology-driven innovation.
Shortlisted Businesses:
Nicki Harrison - Travel Counsellor
Copper - Nicole Bromley
WXplr - Matthias Plunser
Innovation in Technology - Sponsored by PwC
Celebrating organisations that are leading by example in technology-driven innovation projects!
Shortlisted businesses:
Stage Portal
UN1TY Ltd
Nionnet Ltd
Learner of the Year - Sponsored by JT
An award to champion learning, underpinned by the importance of upskilling for the future of work.
Shortlisted individuals:
Paula Williams
Kieran Philips
Will Dereham
Scale Up Business of the Year - Sponsored by Resolution IT
An award to recognise growing business success!
Celebrating strong and sustainable business growth that can demonstrate success in areas such as job creation, increased revenue and extended market reach.
Shortlisted individuals:
Crewdentials
The Evolution Group
UN1TY Ltd
