Media Isle of Man has announced the finalists for this year’s Awards for Excellence, celebrating the achievements of businesses, organisations and community initiatives across the island.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Royal Hall, Villa Marina, on Thursday, November 19, with finalists competing across 16 categories.

The awards recognise achievements across business, customer service, education, the environment, arts and culture, health and wellbeing, and community initiatives.

Business of the Year

  • Barclays Private Bank
  • Kissack Care
  • Watsons Nurseries
  • Woodbourne Kitchen

Elevating our Create Industries

  • Pink Seaweed Art Gallery
  • The Event Stylists
  • Theatrix Theatre Company
  • The King William’s College & The Buchan School

Health and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year

  • Fit Hub
  • Improved Wellness
  • MCH Psychological Services / Isle Listen
  • Medicann

Celebrating Local Food and Drink

  • Just Jenny’s
  • Lush Bakes
  • Red Mie & Fire Island

Employer of the Year

  • Comis Hotel and Golf Resort
  • Karsons Pharmacy
  • Talbot & Son (Blinds) Ltd
  • Zurich on the Isle of Man

New Business of the Year

  • Clinic Savoir
  • Dazzler
  • Ripple

Community Initiative of the Year

  • Great North Air Ambulance
  • Isle of Man Public Health & Isle Stand Up 2 Suicide
  • Ramsey Crookall & Co
  • The Shared Table - Peel

Environmental or Sustainable Initiative of the Year

  • Destination First
  • Community Rangers
  • Isle of Man Post Office
  • Micro Veg Mann

Nurturing our Arts, Culture and Heritage

  • Mannin Youth Dance Company
  • Manx Youth Orchestra
  • Rushen Heritage Trust
  • The Sovereign Trust Art Foundation

Digital Innovation of the Year

  • Capital International
  • Kingsley Logistics
  • Surecode Software

Excellence in Customer Service

  • Ballakeenan Farm Experiences
  • Family Action
  • ICR Retail Systems
  • Talk of the Town Restaurant & Events

Small/Medium Enterprise of the Year

  • Amazing Vacations
  • Great Minds Marketing
  • Kestrel Insurance Services
  • Perfect Getaways Isle of Man

Education and Learning Initiative of the Year

  • Code Club
  • Culture Vannin
  • Hopes & Dreams Childcare Group
  • Techstars Startup Weekend Douglas

Freedom to Flourish

  • Arts-Aid
  • Isle of Man Government - IoM Youth Service
  • Peel Viking Longboats
  • The Salvation Army Debt Advice Service

Teams Working Together

  • Andreas Racing Association
  • Ed Space
  • Manx Care Emergency Services Joint Control Room

The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Thursday, November 19.

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