The Public Service honored exceptional public officers during a ceremony held under the patronage of President Dr. Myriam Spiteri Debono. The event celebrated International Public Services Day by acknowledging those who stood out in their work over the past year.

Public Service Head Tony Sultana highlighted the importance of motivating public officers on this special day for public administration. He referenced the Public Service Expo, which focused on discussing various skills and evaluating current capabilities to ensure they are well-maintained and developed.

The awards adjudication board received hundreds of high-level nominations, demonstrating the significant contributions of public officers to improving people’s lives. The following awards were presented:

• Quality Award: Given to the National Blood Transfusion Service for the outstanding quality of service provided. The Office of the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector, the English Language Teaching Council, the Gender Violence Unit, and the Employee Support Programme within the Office of the Prime Minister received quality labels.
• Best Practice in Good Governance Award: Awarded to the Malta Council Science and Technology (MCST), praised by the National Audit Office (NAO) in a recent audit.
• Best Digital Solution: Awarded to the Ministry for Gozo and Planning for the “Events in the Gozo App”, which provides comprehensive information about Gozo for both residents and tourists with a user-friendly design and advanced technical interface.
• Best Green Initiative: Granted to Water Services Corporation for issuing the first green bonds in Malta, valued at €25 million, aligning with sustainable development goals and the European Union Green Deal. This funding supports efficient plants, solar panel installations, sewage purification improvements, and new water enhancements.
• Inclusion Award: Given to San Miguel Primary Education Resource Centre, which provides education to students aged 3 to 11 with complex learning difficulties through sensory methods and promotes inclusion by integrating these students with peers from mainstream schools.
• Role Model Award: Awarded to Ms. Marcelle Muscat, Customer Interface Manager at the Lands Registration Agency. Despite personal challenges, Ms. Muscat demonstrated commitment and perseverance in her duties, inspiring others with her passion for serving clients effectively.
• Inspiring Social Responsibility Award: Given to MITA Cares, a committee within MITA that supports various NGOs and voluntary organizations, including Puttinu Cares, the Malta Trust Foundation, Caritas, Dar Bjorn, the Karl Vella Foundation, and Appoġġ.
• Project of the Year: Awarded to SportMalta for the Olympic Pool project in Cospicua, featuring state-of-the-art facilities including dressing rooms, offices, control rooms, water heating systems, air conditioning, and spectator areas.
• Team Recognition Award: Given to the Logistics Section within the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation, which provides multidisciplinary services in colleges and schools across Malta and Gozo. Last year, this team completed 514 projects.
• Outstanding Effort Award: Presented by Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana to the emergency team at Mater Dei Hospital and Gozo General Hospital. This team, comprising specialized doctors, emergency nurses, physiotherapists, radiographers, technicians, and other health workers, provides 24/7 emergency services, assisting around 150 critically ill patients daily in Malta and serving 280 patients per day in the Department. In Gozo, the emergency department assists around 90 patients daily, with the pediatric section welcoming 70 to 100 children daily.

The ceremony highlighted the dedication and hard work of public officers, emphasizing their crucial role in enhancing public services and making a positive impact on the community.

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