Karl Curmi, a 10-year-old boy who rescued a baby that fell in the sea; Moas, an organisation which has rescued hundreds of migrants, and Tony Zarb, a trade unionist for over 30 years, were among those honoured with Gieh ir-Repubblika awards.
Young Curmi was hailed a hero when, during the summer, he jumped into the sea in Marsalforn to rescue a 20-month baby that accidentally fell into the sea.
He said this morning that he was surprised by the award…but he woke up early to prepare for it.
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