The Gieħ Għawdex award was presented to Wirt Għawdex by President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at the Circolo Gozitano in Victoria. The medal was presented to Wirt Għawdex president Franco Masini.
The award was in recognition of the numerous restoration projects undertaken by the society, including its efforts to save and restore the medieval chapel of Santa Cecilia and the last surviving Gozo boat.
A medal was also given posthumously to George Vella, who worked closely with Wirt Għawdex on various restoration works.