Large Business (over 100 employees)
This award recognises exceptional talent among leaders of Jersey’s major organisations. It looks for directors displaying courage and vision in decision-making to keep their business ahead of the competition and whose leadership is based on knowledge, skills and a strong ethical mindset.
Small/Medium Business (under 100 employees)
This award is designed to celebrate those directors working in a business that employs under 100 employees. This award will go to the business that can show outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination in enterprise, sustainability, as well as sound management practice, good corporate governance and commercial success.
Innovation (*NEW* category)
This award recognises directors that have achieved success through bringing an innovative or disruptive approach to their marketplace. These improvements may include but are not limited to improved commercial performance, operational effectiveness, and customer engagement.
Key factors to consider are the level of innovation, time taken to market, design process, competitive edge, USP, and potential for growth and profitability. Additional factors could include job creation, environmental sustainability, strong corporate governance, effective teamwork, project management capabilities, originality and the use of market research.
Aspiring (*NEW* category)
This award recognises upcoming directors and entrepreneurs who are senior managers, have started to operate at director level or have set up their own business in the last three years. You should already demonstrate excellent innovation of thought, ability, ambition and vision, as well as a recognition of the importance of good corporate governance. What sets you apart from other aspiring leaders on the Jersey business scene?
Public Sector
Leadership is critical to good public governance, including good planning, efficiency, transparency and accountability. This award is open to leaders of public services, including public agencies, national bodies and governmental departments.
The judges are looking for leaders that can demonstrate how to get the best out of others' professional expertise and their contribution to civic society.
Wider considerations include how leaders have explained their societal contribution and impact to their stakeholders in the context of the environment in which they operate, their viability and good corporate governance.
Third Sector
Leadership in the voluntary sector is critical to good governance, including planning, efficiency, transparency and accountability. This award is open to directors whose organisations are charities, community organisations or social enterprises that do not generate profit for individuals.
The judges are looking for leaders that can demonstrate how to get the best out of others for the benefit of their organisation and the people/communities it serves. You will have a compelling vision and demonstrate a commitment to empowering others, inclusive decision-making, collaborative leadership, and innovative solutions to fulfil your organisational purpose and values.
The judges will also consider how you demonstrate impact in the context of your operating environment, financial sustainability and good governance.
Sustainability
This award is aimed at leaders who can demonstrate how they integrate the success and smooth running of their business with a strong sense of social responsibility and corporate values and is designed to recognise the most ethical, socially responsible or green business leaders in Jersey. Judges are looking for directors that are aware of the impact of their business on all aspects of society including economic, social, and environmental and your own direct and active role in this.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion within any business are key factors in determining organisational success. Over the years many organisations have worked hard to embrace diversity within their workplaces and create an environment where everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or cultural background or disability, can flourish and succeed.
Non-Executive
NED’s can bring exceptional value to any organisation; their role is to provide a creative contribution to the board by providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive directors on a broad range of subjects.The most important qualities are judgement, wisdom and the ability to gain respect and attention from colleagues. This award recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the organisation’s strategy, impacted the financial success of the company, demonstrated high ethical standards and promoted the practice of good corporate governance.
Chair's Award
This award is the highest accolade in the Director of the Year Awards, recognising the personal imprint of Jersey’s most high-profile leaders on the culture and success of their organisations and the community through outstanding professionalism and the implementation of best practice in governance and leadership. The winner will be selected by the IoD Jersey national chair.