From most inspiring teacher to most inspiring youth project to best local website the 2009 TechAwards honoured a host of people.

During TechWeek, there were a wide variety of activities covering technology and its use both in Bermuda and Worldwide.

The winners for the competition and category are:

• Most inspiring technology teacher Jonathan Young

• Most inspiring youth project Bermuda Robotics and Youth Camera Action

• Best interactive experience Gibbons Company

• Best local web site Vybezalliance

• Best use of technology in the environment thegreenhousebermuda.com

• Best customer service from a technology company SwitchWorx

• Best business solution using technology Emergence Bermuda

• Local innovator of the year QuoVadis

• Innovation of the year Waternow.bm

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and E-Commerce, Terry Lister said: "The TechAwards represent the pinnacle of achievement for the use of technology in Bermuda.

"The world thrives on innovation and this competition has continuously shown that we can hold our head high on the international stage.

"It is important that we identify and publicise these achievements so that Bermuda obtains credit for its successes.