[attach id=513369 size="medium" align="left"]71-year-old Karmenu Grima, last year’s winner of B’Ħilti Wasalt. Photo: Peace Lab[/attach]
Following a successful first edition of B’Ħilti Wasalt (National Award for Self-Achievement), which acknowledges self-help by individuals within the poverty-risk sector, the John XXIII Peace Lab is now accepting nominations for this year’s award.
The award, organised under the patronage of President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca and sponsored by APS Bank, is also aimed at encouraging the empowerment of people who show evidence of social solidarity.
Last year’s winning self-achiever was 71-year-old Karmenu Grima, whose hard work and diligence turned him from a struggling fruit and vegetable distributor to a thriving businessman.
The deadline for submission of nominations is June 30.
Nominations may be submitted by filling a form which can be obtained by sending an e-mail to bhiltiwasalt@gmail.com or victoraxiak@gmail.com or sending the form by post to The Award Committee, B’Ħilti Wasalt, Peace Lab, Ħal Far.