The President Eddie Fenech Adami has presented the Pope John XXIII Prize for Kindness to nine-year-old Gail Mifsud who attends the Marija Bambina Primary School in Mellieha.
Gail was awarded the prize for her kindness towards her friend Deborah Cilia, a pupil with special needs.
The prize has been organised annually by the Peace Lab of Hal Far for the past 44 years.
The President said Gail should serve as an example not only to children and friends of her age but also to youths and grown ups.
Gail helps Deborah to integrate with the rest of the class and accompanies her to the crafts centre on Saturdays.