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Join us for our prestigious annual celebration recognising excellence in leadership across the Island's business community
Boots, Bling and Business: A Country & Western Celebration
Friday 16th April 2027
Royal Jersey Showground
Sponsored by Lloyds International - Crown Dependencies Private Banking
The Institute of Directors (IoD) Jersey presents the Director of the Year Awards 2027, our premier annual celebration recognising excellence in leadership, governance, and innovation across the Island’s business community.
This year, our flagship awards celebration embraces a Western twist under the banner of "Boots, Bling & Business". Set against the rustic backdrop of the Royal Jersey Showground, the evening brings together the sophistication of black-tie with the vibrant energy and warmth of an authentic ranch celebration.
Join us to honour outstanding directors across ten competitive categories, celebrate business achievement, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of dinner, hospitality, and live country entertainment.
Award Categories:
Large Business (100+ employees)
SME - Small to Medium Business (Under 100 employees)
Innovation
Aspiring
Public Sector
Third Sector
Sustainability
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Non-Executive
Chair's Award
Running Order:
18.30 – Arrival, welcome drink and networking
19.00 - Call for dinner
19.15 - Guests seated
19.30 - Welcome address from the IoD Jersey Chair, Alex Ruddy
19.45 - Three-course dinner service begins
21.00 - Director of the Year Awards ceremony
22.00 - Live country entertainment begins
00.00 - Carriages
Dress Code : Black tie with Western Flair
Dinner jackets, evening gowns, and black-tie elegance paired with statement cowboy boots, bolo ties, Stetson hats, turquoise jewellery, or subtle country touches.
Ticket price includes a three-course plated dinner with menu options to reflect the theme alongside standard dietary alternatives.
Completed food and drink orders plus guest names to be emailed directly to Harpers Catering (enquiries@harperscatering.co.uk) by Monday, 5th April 2027 latest stating your Company name as your table identification. If you are requiring the vegan/vegetrian main option, you need to specify this in the "Any dietary information" column on the form.
Drinks for your table may be pre-ordered, before the deadline. An invoice for all pre-ordered drinks will be sent before the event and payment must be received 24 hours in advance of the event. Please note: Additional drinks will be available to purchase during the event from the bar, with payments made by credit / debit card. Please bring cash in case of issues with card machines.
Harpers Order Form (coming soon). If you would like a word version of the order form, please contact Zoë Wauton at zoe.wauton@iod.com