Our Awards
Our annual awards recognise the outstanding actions of students, practitioners and supporters that make the biggest difference for children and families in Jersey.
The Wilma Allan Award
Our Annual Wilma Allan Award recognises recently qualified Early Years Practitioners and students whose practice goes ‘above and beyond’. Created in memory of former JCCT team member, Wilma Allan, the award celebrates the actions of hardworking, unassuming achievers who constantly deliver, something that Wilma was known for noticing.
Early Years Managers and parents can nominate a student or practitioner who has professionally stood out to them in some way. It could be their superb communication skills, their consistent energy and enthusiasm to create safe, fun, engaging nursery days with children or something else that has made a real difference to children.
Pictured: 2025 Wilma Allan Award Winner – Kira Mildren, Happy Hatchlings Nursery
Easy to Nominate
To discuss submitting a nomination, please contact Kate on 01534 629901 or by emailing kate@jcct.org.je.
We will contact the nominee to gather further information about their work. This may include photos, supporting statements, a short film clip or written submission showing:
- What they do
- Why they do it
- What difference they think they make
The Process and Presentation
The judging panel will meet in September to select a winner. The award will be presented by our Patrons, His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd and Lady Kyd, at a reception at Government House. The winner will receive:
- an engraved medal
- £500 towards a professional development opportunity
- £500 worth of toys and resources for the setting that nominated them
Pirates and Princesses Award
Each year the nursery setting that raises the most funds as part of our Pirates and Princesses fundraising campaign, is awarded the Pirates and Princesses Award.
The campaign encourages nurseries across the island to participate in the children dressing up, learning new signs and have fun, while raising vital funds for Jersey Child Care Trust.
Pictured: 2025 Pirates and Princesses Winner – Westmount Day Nursery
Supporter of the Year Award
Our supporter of the year award is presented to an individual or group of people who we feel have truly dedicated their time, expertise or raised funds for the Trust while showing their passion and commitment to the Trust and to making a difference for children and families across Jersey.
Pictured: 2025 Supporter of the Year Winner – Henry Hunt
Outstanding Contribution Award
We are delighted to announce our new JCCT Outstanding Contribution to Early Years Award, generously sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.
This prestigious award will recognise one exceptional Early Years professional in Jersey who has delivered a remarkable, sustained contribution to the sector – someone who has inspired colleagues, championed best practice, and made lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families.
All nominees will be invited to an our exclusive awards presentation reception at Government House, where the winner will receive their award from our Patrons, His Excellency Sir Jerry Kyd CBE and Lady Kyd.
Award Criteria
The award recognises an Early Years professional who can demonstrate:
- 10+ years of experience working in Early Years
- A Level 3 qualification or higher
- Proven leadership or influence within Early Years settings
- A commitment to mentoring, knowledge sharing and professional development
- Positive impact on children, families, practitioners and services
- Inclusive practice and attentiveness to children’s voices
- Strong professional integrity and ongoing commitment to high standards
How to Nominate
A full nomination includes:
- Nominee details and qualifications
- A 500 – 1,000 word nomination statement
- Upto two supporting statements (200 – 400 words each)
- Optional evidence such as testimonials or project examples (maximum two pieces)
Nomination deadline: Tuesday 14th July 2026
To discuss submitting a nomination, please contact Kate on 01534 629901 or by emailing kate@jcct.org.je.
Previous Winners
2025 – Kira Mildren, Happy Hatchlings Nursery
2024 – Bethany Patterson, Little Squirrel’s Nursery
2023 – Natalie Lempriere, Nestling Day Care
2022 – Sunny Hansford, Little Squirrel’s Nursery
2021 – Rosie Gaffney, Centre Point Trust
2020 – Lilla Tarjani, Village Pre School
2019 – Honor Butel, Little Oaks
2018 – Sarah Hampton Smith, Cheeky Monkeys at Durrell
2016 – Niamh Elliott, Leeward Day Nursery
2015 – Lucy Goddard, La Petite Ecole
Previous Winners
Wilma Allan Award
2015 – Lucy Goddard, La Petite Ecole
2016 – Niamh Elliott, Leeward Day Nursery
2018 – Sarah Hampton Smith, Cheeky Monkeys at Durrell
2019 – Honor Butel, Little Oaks
2020 – Lilla Tarjani, Village Pre School
2021 – Rosie Gaffney, Centre Point Trust
2022 – Sunny Hansford, Little Squirrel’s Nursery
2023 – Natalie Lempriere, Nestling Day Care
2024 – Bethany Patterson, Little Squirrel’s Nursery
2025 – Kira Mildren, Happy Hatchlings Nursery
Pirates and Princesses Award
2019 – La Petite Ecole, St Marks Road
2021 – Village Pre School
2022 – Westmount Day Nursery
2023 – Westmount Day Nursery
2024 – Westmount Day Nursery
2025 – Westmount Day Nursery
Supporter of the Year Award
2019 – Joanne Deakin
2021 – Belinda Calvani
2022 – Tove De Chazal Gant
2023 – Ruth Marks
2024 – All 4 Megan Crew
2025 – Henry Hunt
Outstanding Contribution Award
Our Student Awards
Our Award for Professionalism is presented by the Jersey Child Care Trust to the winner, a graduand of the Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies at the University College Jersey’s annual Graduation Ceremony.
The Jersey Child Care Trust’s annual award for best practice is awarded to one outstanding student on the CACHE Level 3 in Early Education and Care at Highlands College.
2020/21 Award Ceremony
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