VOTES have been counted and the finalists for this year’s Pride of Jersey Awards have been confirmed.
A total of 212 nominations – the highest figure in the seven-year history of the event – were received, but Islanders’ votes have now seen the contenders whittled down to just three in each category.
Three people feature on multiple ‘Pride’ shortlists: Ben Mason as Mental Health Champion and Volunteer of the Year, Oliver Griggs in the Environmentalist and Young Ambassador categories, and JJ Gallagher as Community Champion and Volunteer of the Year.
One finalist who sadly will not be attending the Pride of Jersey awards ceremony is the late Valerie Guy. The popular dance teacher, who died last month aged 101, was among the top three nominees as Ambassador of the Year.
The ceremony will take place on 22 September, hosted by storyteller and comedian John Henry Falle and soprano Georgi Mottram.
The finalists will be featured in the JEP every day from Thursday.
Ambassador of the Year
Valerie Guy
David Butel
Nicolene Hurley-Jones
Angel of the Year
Cheyenne O’Connor
Sarah Vivian
Sandra Silva
Child of the Year
Tallulah Baudains
Oscar Brown
Aarya Patil
Community Champion of the Year
JJ Gallagher and Sammie
Healing Waves
Emily Smith
Customer Service Employee of the Year
Stuart Young
Claudia Moreno
Liz Williams
Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year
Jersey Youth Service
Jersey Employment Trust
Scott Hollywood
Environmentalist of the Year
Tasha and Noah Cormack
Oliver Griggs
Louise Carson
Grandparent(s) of the Year
Beryl Carré
Tina Burt
Michael and Veronica Fox
Inspirational Leader of the Year
Christine and Mick Marett
Carmel Butel
Mark Baker
Mental Health Champion of the Year
Ben Mason
Tina Hesse
Alison Pell
Neighbour of the Year
Andy Le Marquand
Laura Poingdestre
Margaret Jones
Teacher of the Year
Emilio Chain-Lopez
Katie Walsh
Tom Hall
Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year
Ben Mason
Bryce Alford
JJ Gallagher
Young Ambassador of the Year
Oliver Griggs
James Thompson
Izzy Kelly
