St Matthew's Church in Douglas played host to the 2025 'Gef 30 Under 30' Awards on Thursday evening, celebrating 30 of the Isle of Man's rising stars across 10 diverse categories.

The event, organised by the Isle of Man Today’s sister title, Gef.im, is part of an annual campaign designed to recognise the achievements and potential of young people who are making a significant impact across the island.

The 'Gef 30 Under 30' awards highlight those who are driving progress, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of the Isle of Man.

Supported by the Department for Enterprise as the campaign’s headline partner, the awards brought together many of the island's leading businesses, offering an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the talent, creativity, and leadership of the next generation.

The 2025 Winners, recognised for their outstanding contributions, were:

  • 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

The event also received strong support from a range of partners, including Capital International, Robinson’s 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, whose contributions helped make the celebration possible.

The sun was shining as winners and sponsors enjoyed the pre-party at Kiki Lounge
The sun was shining as winners and sponsors enjoyed the pre-party at Kiki Lounge (Joe Ricciardi )
All smiles at the pre-party
All smiles at the pre-party (Joe Ricciardi )
Gef reporter Sadie Gilbert chats to sponsors and winners
Gef reporter Sadie Gilbert chats to sponsors and winners (Joe Ricciardi )
Gef 30 Under 30 performers on North Quay
Gef 30 Under 30 performers on North Quay (Joe Ricciardi)
The sun was shining on North Quay
The sun was shining on North Quay (Joe Ricciardi )
Gef 30 Under 30 canapes
Canapés created by 2024 Gef 30 Under 30 winner Sam Levi of Smoky Sams (Media Isle of Man)
St Matthew's Church was packed out for the event
St Matthew's Church was packed out for the event (Joe Ricciardi )
Hon Tim Johnston MHK spoke on behalf of the campaign's headline partner, the Department for Enterprise
Hon Tim Johnston MHK spoke on behalf of the campaign's headline partner, the Department for Enterprise (Joe Ricciardi)
Gef 30 Under 30 2025 winner's trophies
Gef 30 Under 30 2025 winner's trophies (Joe Ricciardi)
Gef 30 Under 30 hosts Tom Curphey and Kim Graziano
Gef 30 Under 30 hosts Tom Curphey and Kim Graziano (Joe Ricciardi )

The Innovation award winners at Gef's 30 Under 30 event
The Innovation award winners at the Gef 30 Under 30 event (Joe Ricciardi )
Gef winners were all smiles
Gef winners were all smiles (Joe Ricciardi )
Guests at Gef 30 Under 30 party
Previous years’ Gef winners were invited to celebrate the new winners (Joe Ricciardi)
Guest at Gef 30 Under 30 party
Guests at Gef 30 Under 30 party (Joe Ricciardi)
Creativity category winner Ammon Yeardsley also stepped in as DJ for the night
Creativity category winner Ammon Yeardsley also stepped in as DJ for the night (Joe Ricciardi)
Gef 30 Under 30 2023 winner Drew Fleming (third from right) with his team at Kiki Lounge supplied drinks for the evening
Gef 30 Under 30 2023 winner Drew Fleming (third from right) with his team at Kiki Lounge supplied drinks for the evening (Joe Ricciardi)
Disco ladies!
Disco ladies! (Joe Ricciardi )
The Media Isle of Man team behind the entire event
The Media Isle of Man team behind the entire event (Joe Ricciardi )