The rising stars of the Isle of Man were celebrated in the annual 30 Under 30 Awards, staged by Gef and Media Isle of Man, our local brands.
Bringing together the best of the community, the 30 Under 30 winners showcase the bright future for the Island.
The 30 Under 30 awards ceremony was held at St Matthew’s Church on North Quay in Douglas, in the culmination of an annual campaign which celebrates the contribution of young people making an impact.
The awards bring together many of the Isle of Man’s leading businesses to honour the achievements, talent, leadership and creativity of the next generation.
Island celebrations
An article on the Gef website explains: A massive high five to our Headline Partner, the Department for Enterprise, for backing the campaign and supporting us in shining a big glitzy spotlight on young folk smashing it across 10 glorious categories.
Of course, none of this would’ve been possible without our incredible Partners — Capital International, Robinsons Food Hall, Top Care Agency, Isle of Man Arts Council, Farmers Combine, Launchpad, Zurich, Prospero Group, Biosphere Isle of Man, and Boston Multi Family Office.
We love you all more than free bar tokens. Right, let’s name names — your 2025 Winners:
Achievement: Dr Erin McNulty, Aimee Freegard, Alex Johnston
Collaboration: Niamh Cowin, Callum Rowe, Sam Halliday
Community Impact: Elizabeth Cain, Anna Shaw, Caitlin Barlow
Creativity: Lily Wolter, Ella Cowin, Ammon Yeardsley
Disruptors: Lottie Owen, Ambrose McCartney, Percy Hampton
Entrepreneurship: Callum Staley, Josh Moore, Daniel Cretney
Innovation: Daniel Martin, Michael Valerga, Matthew Collister
Leadership: Becky Corkish, Rob Kelly, Rachel Quayle
Sustainability: Greg Watson, Rachel Smith, Rafaela Correia
Trailblazers: Isla Gale, Kennedy Thompson, Robyn Freestone
Find out more about the 30 under 30 awards on the Gef website here and on the awards website here.
30 Under 30 provides outstanding young individuals in the Isle of Man with an energetic digital, social media and print campaign to celebrate and showcase their finest achievements, talents and contributions to our island’s future.
Each year 30 exceptional nominees are recognised and celebrated across an exciting campaign and at our annual Winners’ Party.
Self nominees and people nominating are asked to share which core values and work ethics most represent them or their nominee, their contribution to a business or organisation, their personal development and achievements.