Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2025 Cultural Awards. The Awards aim to celebrate the best of Gibraltar’s arts and culture, recognising potential, ability, talent, and achievements throughout Gibraltar’s cultural community.

The Cultural Awards Board is comprised of The Hon. Fabian Vinet, Paula Latin, Ernest Gomez, Suyenne Perez Catania, and Seamus Byrne. Following a public nomination process, the Board has considered nominations and other individuals and groups who have been active over the last year and beyond to decide on a shortlist in the following categories. This shortlist is based on performances and events produced, and achievements attained, primarily from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

As part of the process, the public is encouraged to vote for their preferred nominees. The public lines will be launched in September with the support of Gibtelecom, who will be providing the charity telephone numbers. Proceeds from the calls will once again be donated to the GBC Open Day.

The final shortlist in each category is as follows (in alphabetical order):

Junior (15 and under)

1. Jayce Caetano

2. Lea Cortes

3. Leon Galia

4. Lucia Mifsud

5. William Felice

Youth (24 and under)

1. Stella Bosano

2. Bonnie McHard

3. Kate Williamson

Senior (over 25s)

1. Naia Bautista

2. Genyka Celecia

3. Dead City Radio

4. Jayden Fa

5. Karl Ullger

Best Educational Project

1. Shane Dalmedo – Gustavo Bacarisas book

2. JF Dance – Six Windows

3. GiBricks

4. Patuka Press

5. St Joseph’s School – Poetry Book project

This year various other awards will be presented on the night, including Cultural Ambassador, Extraordinary Achievement, and the Ministry of Culture Lifetime Achievement Award. These awards will be determined by the Board and will be announced at the awards ceremony, together with the rest of the winners in each category.

The Gala ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday 26 November 2025 at Grand Battery House.

For further information, please contact GCS Cultural Development Unit on 20041839 or email: development@culture.gov.gi