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.
Our Platinum
Bank of Valletta
Malta Gov
Campus Hub
Performing Arts Excellence
Showcasing remarkable talent in theatre, dance, and stage performance.
Visual Artist of the Year
Honouring exceptional creativity in visual storytelling in areas such as painting, design, photography, videography and other artistic expressions
Music Artist of the Year
Recognising emerging musicians making waves in the local or international music scene
Content Creative Spotlight
Highlighting young content creators, influencers, and digital media pioneers who continue to positively shape the local social media landscape
Athlete of the Year
Celebrating an outstanding individual athlete for their achievements and dedication to their sport.
Sports Team of the Year
Honouring a team that has demonstrated exceptional performance, teamwork, and sportsmanship
Entrepreneur & Innovator of the Year
Recognising young innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs driving change and creating opportunities
Social Impact Leader of the Year
Honouring an individual driving meaningful social change through activism, community work, or advocacy
Political Activist of the Year
Celebrating a young leader advocating for political awareness, change, or reform in Malta
Environmental Impact Award
Recognising youth-driven initiatives or individuals making significant contributions to environmental sustainability
Mental Health Advocate Award
Celebrating individuals championing mental health awareness, support, and destigmatisation
Student Achievement of the Year
Recognising outstanding student achievement or accomplishment that goes beyond or is not limited to academic excellence
Student Organisation of the Year
Highlighting a student-led group that has positively impacted its members and community
International Star Achievement
Highlighting a Maltese youth who has gained international recognition in their respective field.
Game Grandmaster Award
Recognising excellence in gaming, esports, or game development
Tech and Science Excellence
Celebrating breakthroughs, research, or innovation in the fields of technology and science
Spirit of Gozo
Celebrating young individuals specifically from Gozo for outstanding achievements in the past year
Nominations are now closed
How Does
it work?
phase 1
nominate
Once nominations open, individuals are invited to submit entries for youth aged 13-25 who have demonstrated exceptional impact within their communities or fields.
Self-nominations are also accepted for those who believe they are a strong fit for a specific category. There is no limit on the amount of nominations submitted per person.
phase 2
VOTE
Following the nomination period, FreeHour will review all submissions and select 4-5 finalists for each category.
The public will then be invited to cast their votes, with the final outcome determined through a combination of public voting (50%) and evaluation by a panel of expert judges (50%).
phase 3
FINALISTS
The 4-5 finalists in each category will be formally invited to the main awards ceremony on the 29th of May, during which the winners will be announced.
Award recipients will be honoured with a bespoke trophy and official recognition of their achievements. A special catagory will also be announced at the event.
This year’s
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 50% of the overall vote for each nominee, with the remaining 50% being up to public vote.
Sasha Vella
Content Creator, Artist and Young
Women’s Podcast Host
Jamie Dent
Chief of Staff and Editor,
FreeHour Malta
Jean-Marc Cafa’
Director of Learning and Innovation,
Studio 18 Malta
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