Yesterday saw the annual Mayor’s Awards Ceremony which was held at the Mayor’s Parlour in City Hall.

A statement from the Office of the Mayor follows below:

The annual Mayor’s Awards Ceremony was held at the Mayor’s Parlour in City Hall on 25th March  2026, attended by Deputy Governor Mr Marc Holland representing His Excellency The Governor,  and the Chief Minister the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP. 

Following nominations from members of the public and endorsed by the Awards Committee, His  Worship the Mayor Mr Nicholas Guerrero, conferred The Mayor’s Award as follows: 

Mayor’s Award to Mr & Mrs Winston & Vicky Danino 

A very well-known couple known for organising countless events and coach trips for the elderly  community, whilst also engaging in numerous charitable activities. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mr Edgar Triay 

For his tireless efforts, leadership and dedication in raising awareness and improving services for  The Gibraltar Hearing Issues and Tinnitus Association. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mr Alexander Sanchez-Soiza 

For his volunteering commitment to protecting Gibraltar’s coastlines and heritage through the  Nautilus Project for over ten years. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mrs Josefa Alecio 

For her extraordinary and lifelong service to Girlguiding for over fifty years. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mr Mario Prescott 

For his untiring dedication given on a voluntary basis, as a member of The Three King’s Cavalcade  Committee for over twenty-five years. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mr Kenneth Martinez 

For his bravery and selfless actions in assisting and evacuating residents during a fire at Arengo’s  Gardens. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mr Gil Lopes 

For his bravery and selfless actions in assisting and evacuating residents during a fire at Arengo’s  Gardens.

- Mayor’s Award to Mrs Kyra Cabrera 

For her devoted service to the Scouting movement for over twenty-five years. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mr Vincent Robba 

For his dedication to Ornithology in Gibraltar, ensuring the wellbeing and preservation of birds. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mr Aidan Celecia 

For his heroic actions, saving both his siblings and for his attempt to reach his mother and  stepfather during a fire at Wave Crest, Mid Harbour Estate, his actions reflect exceptional  selflessness and bravery in the face of immense adversity. 

- Mayor’s Award to MrKevin Hook 

For his long-standing voluntary service and dedication to The Gibraltar Citizens Advice Bureau  for over twenty years. 

- Mayor’s Award to Mrs Linda Freyone 

For her contribution, commitment, reliability and professionalism in protecting and supporting  children and young members of our community as a Childline Helpline Volunteer for over fourteen  years. 

- Mayor’s Award to Maria Teresa Roura Vivas 

For her dedication, generosity and commitment, in protecting and supporting children and young  members of our community as a Childline Helpline Volunteer. 

His Worship would also like to express his appreciation to the Minister for Health the Hon Gemma  Arias-Vasquez MP, and GHA Director General Mr Paul Bosio, for the opportunity of presenting  The Mayor’s Award to Mr and Mrs Danino at St Bernard’s Hospital. 

In conclusion His Worship thanked the community for taking the time to nominate people they  felt were worthy of an Award. The recipients are people who do not seek reward or recognition  for their good deeds and His Worship was delighted to be able to recognise them on behalf of the  People of Gibraltar.