About DJPTW
The Digital Jamaica People To Watch Series is a platform created to acknowledge and highlight up and coming Digital Jamaicans who are using digital and tech spaces to establish and promote their brands, network and build businesses.
The Selection Process
6 Categories
150 Noms
51 Finalists
Any community member can endorse a Digital Jamaican (including themselves) from one or several of the categrories below. Shortlisted persons are selected from those submissions as well as from an internal list we have been collating throughout the year.
The published list will feature five (5) finalists per category for a total of thirty (30) finalists as well we reserve spots for ‘honorary’ mentions in particular categrories.
Business
Change Agents
Creative Arts
Influencer
Media
Tech
Nomination Guidelines
We welcome your participation and appreciate your time and diligence in completing the nomination form. However, for expediency and transparency in the selection process we ask that you kindly observe the following guidelines before making a submission.
Only submissions from community members will be considered
Only Jamaicans locally or living in the diaspora can be nominated
Submissions for former finalists will not be considered, however former non finalists are still eligible
Community members can make up to five (5) submissions
Incomplete forms will not be considered
Community members can nominate themselves
Nominees must be actively using the digital space to operate or promote category interest
Nominees can be selected from any digital platform
Nominees can be of any age
Previous Lists
Since the launch of the Digital Jamaica People to Watch Series in 2018 there have been over 150 nominations and 51 finalists. To learn more about who the finalists were in 2019 and 2020 click corrsponding buttons.
What Former Nominees Say
As a young hospitality professional who doubles as an amateur cinematographer, it was humbling to have Kadia believe in my talents.
There are not many people out there highlighting the talents of young creatives and Kadia provided a platform for us.
Through the experience I met many other creatives and peers in the ‘blogosphere’ and I anticipate the new crop of nominees.
Big up to Kadia!
To be nominated was a gratifying and awesome experience. It was an opportunity for exposure and to showcase my talents, especially given the competitiveness of this industry.
The recognition allowed me to pivot my businesses which has since grown and developed. It has really opened doors for me and others like myself to gain that recognition.
Being nominated as a 2019 Digital Jamaica Blogger to Watch inspired me to keep going. The recognition was the 1st I’ve had and actually came at a time when I wasn’t feeling very enthusiastic about where the brand was.
The shared sentiments and feedback helped reassure me that what I was doing had purpose. The platform allowed me to learn about and meet other talented Jamaicans doing exceptional work in various fields, some of whom I’ve since collaborated with and/or supported.
I love that it amplifies the stories of those doing great work who may not necessarily be in the forefront.
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