Mayor's Awards Ceremony 2026
Summary
The Gibraltar Government has announced the recipients of the Mayor's Award for 2026. The awards recognized individuals for their significant contributions to the community, including charitable work, volunteerism, bravery, and dedication to various causes.
What changed
The Mayor's Awards Ceremony for 2026 was held on March 25, 2026, with the official announcement and date of the event being March 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community in Gibraltar. Awards were conferred for acts of bravery, long-standing voluntary service, dedication to specific causes such as environmental protection and support for vulnerable groups, and efforts to improve services for community associations.
This notice serves as a public record of the award recipients and their contributions. While there are no direct compliance obligations for regulated entities stemming from this announcement, it highlights the civic values and community engagement recognized by the local government. Compliance officers may note the types of activities and service that are publicly lauded, which could indirectly inform corporate social responsibility initiatives or employee recognition programs.
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March 26, 2026
The annual Mayor’s Awards Ceremony was held at the Mayor’s Parlour in City Hall on 25 th March 2026, attended by Deputy Governor Mr Marc Holland representing His Excellency The Governor, and the Chief Minister the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP.
Following nominations from members of the public and endorsed by the Awards Committee, His Worship the Mayor Mr Nicholas Guerrero, conferred The Mayor’s Award as follows:
Mayor’s Award to Mr & Mrs Winston & Vicky Danino
A very well-known couple known for organising countless events and coach trips for the elderly community, whilst also engaging in numerous charitable activities.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Edgar Triay
For his tireless efforts, leadership and dedication in raising awareness and improving services for The Gibraltar Hearing Issues and Tinnitus Association.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Alexander Sanchez- Soiza
For his volunteering commitment to protecting Gibraltar’s coastlines and heritage through the Nautilus Project for over ten years.
Mayor’s Award to Mrs Josefa Alecio
For her extraordinary and lifelong service to Girlguiding for over fifty years.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Mario Prescott
For his untiring dedication given on a voluntary basis, as a member of The Three King’s Cavalcade Committee for over twenty-five years.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Kenneth Martinez
For his bravery and selfless actions in assisting and evacuating residents during a fire at Arengo’s Gardens.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Gil Lopes
For his bravery and selfless actions in assisting and evacuating residents during a fire at Arengo’s Gardens.
Mayor’s Award to Mrs Kyra Cabrera
For her devoted service to the Scouting movement for over twenty-five years.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Vincent Robba
For his dedication to Ornithology in Gibraltar, ensuring the wellbeing and preservation of birds.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Aidan Celecia
For his heroic actions, saving both his siblings and for his attempt to reach his mother and stepfather during a fire at Wave Crest, Mid Harbour Estate, his actions reflect exceptional selflessness and bravery in the face of immense adversity.
Mayor’s Award to Mr Kevin Hook
For his long-standing voluntary service and dedication to The Gibraltar Citizens Advice Bureau for over twenty years.
Mayor’s Award to Mrs Linda Freyone
For her contribution, commitment, reliability and professionalism in protecting and supporting children and young members of our community as a Childline Helpline Volunteer for over fourteen years.
Mayor’s Award to Maria Teresa Roura Vivas
For her dedication, generosity and commitment, in protecting and supporting children and young members of our community as a Childline Helpline Volunteer.
His Worship would also like to express his appreciation to the Minister for Health the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, and GHA Director General Mr Paul Bosio, for the opportunity of presenting The Mayor’s Award to Mr and Mrs Danino at St Bernard’s Hospital.
In conclusion His Worship thanked the community for taking the time to nominate people they felt were worthy of an Award. The recipients are people who do not seek reward or recognition for their good deeds and His Worship was delighted to be able to recognise them on behalf of the People of Gibraltar.
For more information, please contact mayor@gibraltar.gov.gi or Tel: 20047592
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