{"id":15368,"date":"2025-12-09T12:10:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/winners-of-the-arts-awards-2025-announced\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:22:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:22:35","slug":"winners-of-the-arts-awards-2025-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/en\/winners-of-the-arts-awards-2025-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Winners of the Arts Awards 2025 Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The seventh edition, held during the tenth anniversary of the Arts Council Malta, reaches a record 600 nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n

This year\u2019s edition also marks an important milestone, having reached a total record of 600 nominations\u2014the highest number since the Awards were established.<\/p>\n\n

Winners were announced across 14 competitive categories, while seven honorary titles were presented to individuals and organisations whose long-term contributions have shaped Malta\u2019s cultural landscape. A public vote was also used in four categories, attracting 2,100 votes\u2014an amount that reflects the growing engagement of audiences in the Awards process. <\/p>\n\n

The Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, praised the diversity and volume of nominations, noting that this year\u2019s edition represents the largest Arts Awards to date. \u201cThis 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.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

\u201cOur 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,\u201d Minister Bonnici added.<\/p>\n\n

Dr Luke Dalli, Executive Charmain of Arts Council Malta, emphasised the role of the Awards in raising professional standards within the sector. \u201cThe Arts Awards continue to encourage artists and organisations to strive for excellence. This year\u2019s 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.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

ACM congratulates all nominees and winners who contributed to this unprecedented edition. The full list of winners is available below. <\/p>\n\n

Best work for young audiences <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Peppa Pig bil-Malti \u2013 Media Exclusive Limited<\/p>\n\n

Best project in the community <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Cospicua Short Play Festival \u2013 Kunsill Lokali Bormla Best artistic programme or season 2023\/2024 <\/p>\n\n

\u017bigu\u017bajg Arts Festival for Children and Young People 2023 \u2013 Fondazzjoni Kreattivit\u00e0 Best artistic programme or season 2024\/2025<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

\u017bigu\u017bajg Arts Festival for Children and Young People 2024 – Fondazzjoni Kreattivit\u00e0 <\/p>\n\n

Best Production: theatre<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Il-Ka\u017cin tal-Imqarbin \u2013 Saydon Studio Best Production: dance <\/p>\n\n

G\u0127ajn Xtutna \u2013 Moveo Dance Company <\/p>\n\n

Best Production: visual art <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Si\u0121\u0121u \u2013 Austin Camilleri <\/p>\n\n

Best Production: multidisciplinary<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Holdfast: Nations At War\u2013 Anvil Studios Ltd <\/p>\n\n

Best Production: music <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Il-Ka\u017cin tal-Imqarbin \u2013 Saydon Studio Best creative and innovative enterprise <\/p>\n\n

Mid-Djarju ta\u2019 Student fi Skola tal-Knisja\u2013 Jamie Cardona u Vikesh Godhwani <\/p>\n\n

Young creative practitioner <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Jamie Cardona<\/p>\n\n

Creative practitioner award<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Vikesh Godhwani Chatlani<\/p>\n\n

Best international achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP \u2013 Matthew Attard and Elyse Tonna <\/p>\n\n

Award for national artistic excellence<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Mu\u017cika Mu\u017cika 2025 \u2013 Festivals Malta <\/p>\n\n

Unur g\u0127all-Vja\u0121\u0121 Artistiku<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Narcy Calamatta <\/p>\n\n

Unur g\u0127all-Kaw\u017ca So\u010bjali<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Blanket Ban \u2013 Davinia Hamilton and Marta Vella <\/p>\n\n

Unur g\u0127all-Vi\u017cjoni Artistika <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Phyllis Muscat <\/p>\n\n

Unur g\u0127all-Ambaxxatur fl-Arti<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Maria Galea <\/p>\n\n

Unur g\u0127all-Promoturi Kultural<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Rosetta Debattista <\/p>\n\n

Unur g\u0127all-Wirt Artistiku<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Pawlu Camilleri Cauchi <\/p>\n\n

Unur g\u0127all-Karriera Artistika<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Trevor Zahra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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