Be the first to comment!Gieh Ghawdex Awards Ceremony 2016 held at Circolo Gozitano
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The Gieh Ghawdex Awards Ceremony has once again organised by Circolo Gozitano, and took place last Saturday at its premises in Victoria.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Acting President Christina Dolores, as President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has commitments abroad.
The 'Gieh Ghawdex' award, now in its twelfth year, was instituted by the Circolo Gozitano in 2005, marking the 200th anniversary of the capitulation of the French.
The purpose of this event is to honour personalities and/or organisations who have contributed to the social and economic development of Gozo, as well as to the preservation and promotion of Gozo's distinct identity.
The award is given to Gozitan's who have also attained national and international recognition and standing.
The Gieh Ghawdex award this year, was presented to Joe Sultana an Ornithologist/Naturalist/Nature Conservationist, who was born in Xaghra in 1939. He is an expert on the birds of Malta, and Gozitan group The Tramps, achieving prominence in the 1970s with their hit song Xemx and have remained popular ever since.
Also present for the occasion was the Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo and Nationalist Party spokesperson for Gozo Dr Chris Said.
Photograph: MGOZ/George Scerri
