Yesterday evening the awards ceremony took place for Premju So?jetà ?usta – which began last year as a tribute to the people who work and show dedication in the field of disabled people.

This year's presentation ceremony was held at the Lifelong Learning Hub for Persons with Disability in Ghajnsielem, Gozo.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Active Ageing Justyne Caruana presented three awards in the categories: Award for Lifetime Achievement in Disability, with a prize for dedication to disabled people, and a reward for action and activism in the field of disabled people.

The awards presented were as follows:

Award for Dedication to People with Disabilities – Paul Scerri

Award for Action and Activism in the field of Disability – Maryrose Attard

Achievement Award for Lifelong Disability – Anna Calleja

In her speech, the Dr Justyne Caruana said that this award was given in recognition to people who contribute strongly in the field of disability.

She described the winners as exemplary, and through them and people like them, work in this sector continues to grow. Talking about Paul Scerri, the Parliamentary Secretary expressed her satisfaction for his dedication over the last 28 years to people with disabilities, through several centres for the disabled with the A?enzija Sapport.

Justyne Caruana also spoke about Maryrose Attard, who as well as the various studies she has made in the sector of persons with disabilities, especially in Gozo, she has also been doing work with the Gozo Federation for the Disabled. Talking about Anna Calleja, Parliamentary Secretary Caruana said through had work, disabled athletes now compete and win medals for Malta, with the assistance of the NGO Special Olympics. This NGO has grown in strength and is now to open a section in Gozo.

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