On the 12th of November, the awardees of the 2021 Active Ageing Award were officially announced.
The Active Ageing Award is a celebration of a great deal of work, commitment, and dedication in the active ageing sector. This is an annual event dedicated to senior citizens, and five awards were presented this year.
The awardees of each award are:
Active Ageing Award – Mons. Victor Grech
Sports Active Ageing Award – Mr Mario Meli
Intergenerational Solidarity Award – Mr Anthony Darmanin
Senior Academic Award – Mr Publio Agius
Senior Cultural Award – Mr Albert Marshall
In a speech for the occasion, Minister for Senior Citizens and Active Ageing Michael Farrugia praised the dedication of people and individuals who, thanks to their commitment, make a difference in the lives not only of other senior citizens, but also in the community and in the lives of other people of all ages. He said that every person deserves to be rewarded for the good things they do, whilst urging more senior citizens, especially women, to participate in activities and initiatives that help them stay active in society and to continue to help those around them.
During this ceremony, President of Malta George Vella said that, “Respect, inclusion, and equal opportunities are the key ingredients that over time have further strengthened the importance of active ageing and the need as a country not to lose the wealth of talent and knowledge that these people can and want to pass on to society.”
The President added that senior citizens should have their voices heard on those aspects of life and the conditions that they feel are harming them or future generations. While congratulating all the awardees, the President stated that senior citizens can be the catalyst for a more compassionate, inclusive and, above all, sustainable society.
Source: Office of the Prime Minister