Gibraltar Announces Finalists for Cultural Awards 2026

The Gibraltar Cultural Services have announced the finalists for the 2026 Cultural Awards, aimed at showcasing talent and achievements within Gibraltar's cultural community. This year, the Cultural Awards Board, composed of Fabian Vinet, Paula Latin, Ernest Gomez, Suyenne Catania Perez, and Seamus Byrne, reviewed the nominations received. The selection was based on performances and events held between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

Categories and Finalists

The nominees have been selected across various categories. The public will be able to vote for their favorites starting in September via charitable phone lines provided by Gibtelecom.

Junior Category (15 years or younger)

• Luna Lee
• Aanika Pai
• Oceana Payne
• Anna Pecino

Youth Category (24 years or younger)

• Hannah Cavilla Latin
• Sebastian Diaz
• Lewis Llamas
• Tyrone Vera

Senior Category (ages 25 and over)

• Kayleigh Buttigieg
• Molly McElwee
• Lilian and Lauren Montero
• Alan Perez

Best Educational Project

• "Born on the Rock" podcast - Lucinda Snape
• Creative Environmental Project - St Anne’s Upper Primary School
• "Palabras al Viento" - Alice Mascarenhas
• Urban Oasis - Gibraltar Horticultural Society

Special Awards

This year, other awards will also be presented during the ceremony, including the Cultural Ambassador, Outstanding Achievement, and the Ministry of Culture Achievement Award. These will be decided by the Board and announced during the gala.

Event Details

The Cultural Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at the Aurora Ballroom, Sunborn Hotel. For more information, contact the Cultural Development Unit of GCS at 20040843 or by email at [email protected].