The seventh edition, held during the tenth anniversary of the Arts Council Malta, reaches a record 600 nominations
Arts Council Malta (ACM), under the patronage of the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government, has announced the winners of the 2025 Arts Awards.
This year’s edition also marks an important milestone, having reached a total record of 600 nominations—the highest number since the Awards were established.
Winners were announced across 14 competitive categories, while seven honorary titles were presented to individuals and organisations whose long-term contributions have shaped Malta’s cultural landscape. A public vote was also used in four categories, attracting 2,100 votes—an amount that reflects the growing engagement of audiences in the Awards process.
The Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, praised the diversity and volume of nominations, noting that this year’s edition represents the largest Arts Awards to date. “This is a clear sign of an artistic ecosystem that is expanding and becoming increasingly inclusive, continuously developing new talent and ideas. The strong response we have seen this year shows how deeply rooted the arts are within our communities and reflects our electoral commitment to widening access and creating more opportunities across the country.”
“Our work will continue to be guided by the long-term cultural goals outlined in Vision Malta 2050, which will lead us to strengthen the structures that support artists, cultural organisations, and creative practitioners at every level,” Minister Bonnici added.
Dr Luke Dalli, Executive Charmain of Arts Council Malta, emphasised the role of the Awards in raising professional standards within the sector. “The Arts Awards continue to encourage artists and organisations to strive for excellence. This year’s strong response shows a sector that is maturing, investing in its craft, and adopting a more professional approach to creation and collaboration. As ACM celebrates its first ten years, we remain committed to supporting this momentum and ensuring that quality remains the benchmark for the sector.”
ACM congratulates all nominees and winners who contributed to this unprecedented edition. The full list of winners is available below.
Best work for young audiences
Peppa Pig bil-Malti – Media Exclusive Limited
Best project in the community
Cospicua Short Play Festival – Kunsill Lokali Bormla
Best artistic programme or season 2023/2024
ŻiguŻajg Arts Festival for Children and Young People 2023 – Fondazzjoni Kreattività
Best artistic programme or season 2024/2025
ŻiguŻajg Arts Festival for Children and Young People 2024 – Fondazzjoni Kreattività
Best Production: theatre
Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin – Saydon Studio
Best Production: dance
Għajn Xtutna – Moveo Dance Company
Best Production: visual art
Siġġu – Austin Camilleri
Best Production: multidisciplinary
Holdfast: Nations At War– Anvil Studios Ltd
Best Production: music
Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin – Saydon Studio
Best creative and innovative enterprise
Mid-Djarju ta’ Student fi Skola tal-Knisja– Jamie Cardona u Vikesh Godhwani
Young creative practitioner
Jamie Cardona
Creative practitioner award
Vikesh Godhwani Chatlani
Best international achievement
I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP – Matthew Attard and Elyse Tonna
Award for national artistic excellence
Mużika Mużika 2025 – Festivals Malta
Unur għall-Vjaġġ Artistiku
Narcy Calamatta
Unur għall-Kawża Soċjali
Blanket Ban – Davinia Hamilton and Marta Vella
Unur għall-Viżjoni Artistika
Phyllis Muscat
Unur għall-Ambaxxatur fl-Arti
Maria Galea
Unur għall-Promoturi Kultural
Rosetta Debattista
Unur għall-Wirt Artistiku
Pawlu Camilleri Cauchi
Unur għall-Karriera Artistika
Trevor Zahra
