Gibraltar Cultural Services is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Cultural Awards. The Awards aim to celebrate the best of Gibraltar’s arts and culture by recognising potential, ability, talent, and achievements throughout Gibraltar’s cultural community.

The Cultural Awards Board, comprising of The Hon. Fabian Vinet, Paula Latin, Ernest Gomez, Suyenne Catania Perez and Seamus Byrne, has considered nominations received through the public nomination process, alongside individuals and groups who have been active in Gibraltar’s cultural sector over time. Based on performances and events produced, as well as achievements attained primarily between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, the Board has selected a shortlist of nominees across several categories.

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 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. Luna Lee

2. Aanika Pai

3. Oceana Payne

4. Anna Pecino

Youth (24 and under)

1. Hannah Cavilla Latin

2. Sebastian Diaz

3. Lewis Llamas

4. Tyrone Vera

Senior (over 25)

1. Kayleigh Buttigieg

2. Molly McElwee

3. Lilian and Lauren Montero

4. Alan Perez

Best Educational Project

1. Born on the Rock podcast - Lucinda Snape

2. Creative Environmental Project - St Anne’s Upper Primary School

3. Palabras al Viento - Alice Mascarenhas

4. Urban Oasis - Gibraltar Horticultural Society

This year there will be various other awards that 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 announced at the awards ceremony, together with the rest of the winners in each category. The Gala ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday 25th November 2026 at the Aurora Ballroom, Sunborn Hotel.

For further information please contact GCS Cultural Development Unit on 20040843 or email: development@culture.gov.gi