Autumn Bookmark Competition Results

The annual Bookmark Competition, organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) in conjunction with Dyslexia Gibraltar, attracted a total of 316 entries.

The awards were presented by the Minister for Culture, Christian Santos, yesterday afternoon at the Mario Finlayson National Gallery. 

The results, with the judges’ comments, are as follows:

Overall Winner: Lena Tierney - St Anne’s Middle School

‘This design was chosen because it is a clever and very creative design with an important message that beauty lies in difference.’’

Winner School Yrs 3–6: Alenna Bishop-Chichon - Bishop Fitzgerald Middle School

‘A message of kindness and inclusivity shown through a beautiful and original design.’

Winner School Yrs 7–10: Oscar Mynott - Prior Park School

‘Great design with a clear message that difference can lead to brilliance.’

Winner School Yrs 11–13: Yael Osborne – Bayside Comprehensive School

‘Beautiful design depicting how dyslexic brains can be so full of creative and colourful ideas.’

Adult Winner: Nina Macedo

‘An inspiring message that there are many paths to brilliance.’

Highly Commended School Yrs 3-6: Amelia Mae-Lane – Bishop Fitzgerald Middle School

‘Great artwork with an important message that every mind matters.’

The winning entries can be viewed on www.culture.gi