Year Anniversary

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Overview of TechAwardsMessage from the MinisterHighlights of the respective yearsThank you to partners and sponsorsCall for nominations for new TechAwards

Our MissionTo publicly recognise the outstanding achievements being made in information technology in Bermuda. Further, to motivate and encourage more development of the sector through academic, industry and charitable pursuits.

The AwardCreated especially for the Technology Innovation Awards by Dockyard Glassworks, this unique award is made of intricate colour lobes infused in clear blown glass, depicting innovation and creativity. The design was created by Oliver and Stephen Zawistowski and manufactured by Alan Avery at Dockyard, Bermuda.

Message from the Minister The Hon. Wayne Caines, JP, MP, Minister of National Security

“Technology is today’s greatest enabler of progress.”The Department of ICT Policy & Innovation within the Ministry of National Security recognises this and consistently promotes initiatives that encourage innovation through technology, e-skills development and e-entrepreneurship.

The Technology innovation Awards, or TechAwards, are the Island’s opportunity to celebrate advancements and achievements among the ranks of Bermuda’s technology trendsetters. Let me list a few of the recent TechAwards winners: I believe we are familiar with many of them.

For example, International Innovation of the Year winners like Quo Vadis, First Atlantic Commerce Trunomi, and Hamilton Insurance Group. Local Innovation of the Year winners like Gateway Systems, Easy Park, Bermuda Virtual Tours, and LookBermuda. Best New Mobile Apps like Hitch, Gorham’s and the Bermuda Football Association mobile app. And the yearly recognition of the Best Youth Technology Program, Teachers, or Mentors including Donna Swainson-Robinson, Steve Lawrence, Bermuda Robotics Club, Michael Branco, TLF, and many more.

These and other TechAwards winners have demonstrated the many innovative, compelling, exciting ways in which technology has enhanced life here in Bermuda, and indeed globally.

Every time a Bermudian is given the opportunity to strive for success, they continually impress us with their drive, creativity, and hard work. Bermuda’s entrepreneurs and innovators are not afraid of buckle down, persevere, and shine.

So, I am pleased to present you with this 10th Anniversary TechAwards Tribute to individuals and companies who have won this distinguished award over the years.

The Hon. Wayne Caines, JP, MP, Minister of National Security

The Purpose of the TechAwardsThe Department of ICT Policy and Innovation within the Ministry of National Security works to foster a culture of technology and e-business excellence by supporting, instigating and facilitating, as appropriate, the continued growth and advancement of technology, technology-related business opportunities, legislation, skills and access, so that Bermuda continues to develop and be recognized as a prime and sophisticated jurisdiction in which to live and conduct business electronically.The work of the department is intellectual in nature, with the output being the promotion of Bermuda as a sophisticated technology and e-business jurisdiction.The Technology Innovation Awards is one way the department facilitates this objective by inviting the public to nominate Bermuda based companies, organizations or individuals who are doing outstanding things in the technology field.

How the TechAwards Nomination Process FunctionsBy inviting the public to submit nominations, the TechAward Committee is assured of discovering the best business related technology practices and best technology education processes being accomplished in Bermuda today.

Nominations are sought for four specific categories1. Innovation of the Year - International Market2. Innovation of the Year - Local Market3. Mobile Application of the Year4. Most Innovative Youth Project/Program

How to place your nominationsNominations for the 4 specific categories are submitted by the TechAward Committee to a panel of distinguished judges who evaluate each nominee and select the top five entries in each category for recognition.In order to submit a nomination online, select the category for which you are nominating your candidate. Fill in all the boxes next to each question. Enter the security code and SUBMIT.All nominations will be acknowledged by an email to the entity submitting the nomination.All TechAward Nominations must be made through the TechAwards Website (www.techawards.bm). The TechAwards Committee does not accept entries received by mail or by other means.

All entries are screened by the TechAwards Committee to assure they meet all qualifications of the criteria. Once approved they are passes on to the Judge’s Panel.

Congtatulations Winners

2007 - 2017

2007TECHAWARDWinners

Best Business Solution Using TechnologyGateway Systems Ltd. Best Interactive ExperienceLookBermuda Destination Services Ltd. Best Customer Service from a Technology CompanySwitchWorx Ltd.Best Local WebsiteCentre on Philanthropy Best Use of Technology in the EnvironmentBermuda Biodiversity ProjectMost Inspiring Technology TeacherDonna Swainson-Robinson - Cedarbridge AcademyMost Innovative Youth ProjectVybezAllianceInnovation of the YearLookBermuda Destination Services Ltd.

2008TECHAWARDWinners

Best Business Solution Using TechnologyMCS for CureBest Interactive ExperienceRenaissanceRe - Stormstruck.com Best Customer Service from a Technology CompanySwitchWorx Ltd.Best Local WebsiteMy-bermuda-house.comBest Use of Technology in the EnvironmentDepartment of PlanningMost Inspiring Technology TeacherSteve Lawrence - Cedarbridge AcademyInnovation of the YearFirst Atlantic Commerce

2009TECHAWARDWinners

Most Inspiring Technology TeacherJonathan Young Most Inspiring Youth Project Bermuda Robotics - Teresa HarperYouth Camera Action Best Interactive ExperienceGibbons Company by Bermedia Best Local WebsiteVybezalliance - Qian DickersonBest Use of Technology in the EnvironmentThegreenhousebermuda.com - Michael BurkeBest Customer Service from a Technology CompanySwitchWorx Best Business Solution Using TechnologyEmergence Bermuda - Robert BurnsLocal Innovation of the YearWaternow.bm - Darren DeSilvaInnovator of the YearQuo Vadis - Stephen Davidson

2010TECHAWARDWinners

Best Business Solution Using TechnologyE-TCD Online Registration – Randy Rochester, Director, Transport Control DepartmentBest Customer Service from a Technology CompanyBermudaTix.com – Richard SimonBest Use of Green TechnologyE-Tank.bm – Ondra SimonsBest Local Website (Tied)BerNews – Patricia BurchallBermuda’s Brazilian Football School – Calvin BlankendalBest Bermuda E-Commerce WebsiteRaceDayWorld.com – Vertigo – Kevin De SilvaBest Mobile ApplicationECL - Electronic Communications Limited – Michael TuckerBest Use of Social Networking ToolsBPS - Bermuda Police Service Deputy Commissioner; Michael JackmanBest Interactive ExperienceWise Body Wellness – Marshall and Laura DeCoutoMost Inspiring Technology TeacherMs Teresa Harper – Cedarbridge AcademyMost Inspiring Technology MentorMr. Dion Tucker – Renaissance ReinsuranceTechnology Training AdvocateTLF: Technology Leadership Forum - Dion Tucker of Renaissance Reinsurance; Jorge Grillo of Bermuda Hospitals Board; Christian Blais of Belco; Ronnie Viera First Atlantic Commerce; Coral Wells at W&W Solutions; Nancy Volesky with Government of Bermuda Ministry of Energy, Telecom and Ecommerce and Marisa Stones with Terpsichore.Most Innovative Youth Project AmiomGaming.Net – Emmanuel Smith-Joynes & Alexander ThompsonLocal Innovation of the Year Easy Park – Norris EbbinInternational Innovation of the Year Nova Limited – Sandra De Silva

2011TECHAWARDWinners

Best Business Solution Using Technology The Bermuda Monetary Authority Director, Management Services - Mr. John Dill Best Use of Green TechnologyBermuda Engineering Company Ltd - Travis BurlandBest Local WebsiteAlexandra Mosher dot ComBest Local Mobile ApplicationGo Explore Bermuda - Michael Brangman of New Atlantic Media Best Use of Social Networking Tools Bernews - Ms. Patricia Burchell Best Interactive Experience (Tied)The Centre on Philanthropy - Pam Barit Nolan and Island Restaurant Group - Philip BarnettMost Inspiring Technology Teacher or MentorMs. Patricia Callendar - MOE Technology Education OfficerSpecial Award for Encouraging Youth DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship Initiative of Bermuda - Joe Mahoney.Local Innovation of the Year Bermydeals - Ms. Rachel Sawden International Innovation of the Year - Bermuda Financial Network’s – Text Messaging Payment Processing - Mr. Alvin Wilson

2012TECHAWARDWinners

Best Business Solution Using TechnologyGateway Systems Ltd. Best Interactive ExperienceTour de TurtlesBest Local WebsiteFive Star Home Delivery Best Use of Technology in the EnvironmentBermuda Biodiversity ProjectBest Local Mobile ApplicationVIBE 103 FMMost Inspiring Technology Teacher or MentorMichael BrancoMost Innovative Youth ProjectAriel Kaplen – Theatre Booking System Bermuda High School for GirlsPeople’s ChoiceCoffeeworks Bermuda LimitedLocal Innovation of the Year CellOne Crown and Anchor AppInternational Innovation of the YearFirst Atlantic Commerce

2013TECHAWARDWinners

Innovation of the Year - International Focus MediaMine LLC - Shawn MurphyInnovation of the Year - Local Market FocusBermuda Aerial Media - Connor Burns and A.J. BurrowsMost Innovative Youth Project Mount Saint Agnes Academy App/Tech ClubMost Innovative Mobile App of the Year Easy Park Mobile App - Danny Faria and Norris EbbinPeople’s ChoiceBermemes - Dejon Simons

2014TECHAWARDWinners

Innovation of the Year International Market FocusTrunomi Ltd Innovation of the Year Local Market Focus (Tied)LookBermuda/CahowCam Jobber.bm Most Innovative Mobile AppGorham’s LtdMost Innovative Youth ProgramBIOS- HSBC Explorer Program People’s Choice TechAwardFive Star Home Delivery

The top finisher in the International Innovation of the Year, Trunomi, is a pioneering company that has developed an online

personal identity protection tool for the financial services industry.

There was a tie for Local Innovation of the Year between LookBermuda’s live streaming technology for the Nonsuch Island CahowCam, and the employment match-making website, Jobber.bm.

Citing the attributes of the Local Innovation winners, the judges noted the creative use of technology developed by Jean-Pierre Rouja. The infrared ‘CahowCam,’ was for the first time ever being streamed live 24/7 on the Nonsuch Island website powered by solar collectors.

Incredibly enough, there was a dead heat finish with co-winner Jobber.bm, the island’s new interactive job market where one can either post jobs or look for casual jobs on the island. Website founder Stafford Lowe noted the site’s remarkable growth since its launch in April. Over 1,300 members have successfully listed over 300 jobs which, upon completion, generated over $40,000 in revenue for the contractors.

The Most Innovative Mobile Application was won by Gorham’s for their iOS mobile apps developed in-house by Rod Farrington. These apps allow the retailer to integrate multiple platforms, devices & data files into one focused mobile price-checking and inventory control platform.

The Most Innovative Youth Programme was judged to be BIOS’s HSBC Explorer Programme which trains M2 teachers to mentor their classes as they build

underwater drone vehicles. The participating classes will take part in a competition at the National Stadium pool, which is scheduled for March 2015.

As far as the People’s Choice TechAward, Five Star Home Delivery rallied their customer base to capture this contest which was run on Facebook.

2015TECHAWARDWinners

International FocusTrunomi Ltd Local Market FocusBermuda Football Association Mobile ApplicationHitch Taxi Service Mobile AppYouth ProjectCode 441 HackathonFounder’s AwardNancy Volesky

2016TECHAWARDWinners

International FocusHamilton Insurance Group Local Market FocusBermuda Virtual Tours Ltd Mobile ApplicationBermuda Broadcasting Company Olympics Mobile AppYouth ProjectJacari Renfroe of BIOS’s Ocean Academy or the Marine Science Internship (MSI) programFounder’s AwardWilliam Francis

2017TECHAWARDWinners

Most Innovative Youth Project; Papaya – Gabriel Jones, Kirk Stapff, and Rhys Kittleson Best Interactive ExperienceInnovation of the Year – Local Market FocusWECount – Stratton Hatfield, Juan Curtis and Thomas StoweMost Innovative Mobile App; Winnow Tours – Allison Swan and William West Innovation of the Year – International Market Focus (Tied)First Atlantic Corp -- Chris Burns, Hanna Collins and Tricia Lines HillBermuda Broadcasting Company – Patrick Singleton, Tony McWilliam, Earlston Chapman, Gary Foster Skelton, Ian Rawlins, David Hills, Patrice Phillips and Gary Perry; Founder’ Award Coral Wells

Thank you to the Committee and Partners

Dr. Marisa Stones, ICT Policy & InnovationMaryem Biadillah, ICT Policy & InnovationSloane Wilson, ICT Policy & InnovationJamillah Lodge, BEDCJoe Mahoney, Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

Nominate your favorite new technology innovation for the 2018 TechAwards today!

Visit www.techawards.bmYou may nominate any Bermuda based company, organization or individual whom they believe is doing outstanding things in the technology field in the following categories:1. Innovation of the Year - International Market2. Innovation of the Year - Local Market3. Mobile Application of the Year, and4. Most Innovative Youth Project/Program.

Department of ICT Policy and Innovation within the Ministry of National SecurityGovernment Administration Building 3rd Floor,30 Parliament Street,Hamilton, Bermuda HM12P.O. Box HM2280Hamilton, Bermuda HMJXPhone: 441-294-2774 | Fax: 441-294-9091 | Email: ictpolicy@gov.bm