FreeHour Youth Awards is a prestigious event designed to honour and celebrate the remarkable achievements of youths aged between 13 to 25 in Malta across a wide spectrum of fields. The awards encompass a comprehensive range of categories, serving as a mark of recognition, and highlighting the innovation, positive impact, and talent of young individuals in Malta.
The awards aim to inspire Malta’s youth to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to the society they are cultivating, all by providing a platform for acknowledgment and encouragement.
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Student of the Year
A student that displays outstanding achievements or accomplishments that go beyond or are not limited to academic excellence
Athlete of the Year
A noteworthy young athlete who excels in any sports discipline, locally or internationally
Youth Activist of the Year
A dynamic force in youth activism, who rallies for change & helps shape a brighter tomorrow for youths, both locally & globally
Tech and Science Excellence
An individual with remarkable merits, that is making significant contributions in the fields of technology, science, engineering & mathematics (STEM)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Any young innovator, startup, and entrepreneur who is driving change & creating opportunities in their industry
Content Creative Award
A unique content creator, videographer, photographer, influencer, or social media trailblazer, who is making waves across the digital media landscape
Arts and Cultural Excellence
A talented artist or creative who showcases their skills in areas such as visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and other cultural expressions.
International Impact
An inspirational youth whose determination and hard work has a positive influence on a global scale
Student Org of the Year
An organisation (either student or youth focused) that creates work or projects that help improve the overall quality of life for young people in Malta
Environmental Impact
An exemplary youth initiative or individual who focuses on environmental conservation and sustainability
Esports Game Grandmaster
An individual who demonstrates exceptional mastery, expertise, & influence in the gaming, coding and/or e-sports industry
Sports Team of the Year
A commendable young sports teams that excels in any sports discipline, locally or internationally
FreeHour Achievement
Don't fit any category but still have accomplished remarkable things? This award spotlights unique accomplishments that go beyond the typical divisions
How Does
it work?
phase 1
nominate
Know a youth who is making an impact? Or think that you fit a specific category?
Fill in the details below and submit your nominations for any young
person aged 13 to 25.
phase 2
VOTE
Once the nominations are submitted, FreeHour will process the nominations to find out who the 4 finalists will be.
Then it’s up to the public to decide who actually deserves to be the winner of the category. Our panel of expert judges will also have a 30% say in who the winner is.
phase 3
FINALISTS
The 4 finalists of each cateogry will be invited to our main event where the winners will be announced.
That winner will be awarded with a custom trophy and recognition for their significant accomplishments.
Our
Our panel of 3 expert judges will be voting for winners in each category once the nominees have been selected.
Their say will be worth 30% of the overall vote for each nominee, with the remaining 70% being up to public vote.
Dr. Leonie Baldacchino
Associate Professor, Edward De Bono
Institute, University of Malta
Matthew Caruana
Chairperson of the Board of Executive,
JA Europe & CEO, JA Malta
Jean-Marc Cafa’
People Excellence & Educational
Specialist, Studio 18
Kinnie Malta
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