The Malta Crafts Foundation is receiving applications for Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti 2023, in recognition of the excellence in craftsmanship, innovative product ideas, and key contributions to the local artisan sector.
Submissions and nominations are to be made by Monday, March 11th, 2024.
Some categories’ eligibility criteria require registration with the Registrar of Crafts. If not already registered, applicants have to initiate the process via the Crafts Register portal administered by the Commerce Department, craftsregister.gov.mt. Should registration not be obtained prior to the submission deadline, the words ‘IN PROCESS’ are to be written in the field requesting the Artisan Registration Number. The Malta Crafts Foundation will carry out the necessary verifications and the application will be accepted should registration be obtained.
The full list of categories and their respective regulations (in English and Maltese versions) and applications are found below:
Category 1 – Artisanal Products
Regulations EN | MT • Application
Category 2 – Inspiring Artisanship and Innovation through Collaboration
Project Proposals
Regulations EN | MT • Application
Category 3 – Recognition
Trainer of the Year
Regulations EN | MT • Application
Student Maker of the Year
Regulations EN | MT • Application
Award for Endangered Crafts (sponsored by the Commerce Department)
Regulations EN | MT • Application
Emerging Makers Award (sponsored by Malta Enterprise)
Regulations EN | MT • Application • Business Model Canvas
Maker of the Year
Regulations EN | MT • Application
Lifetime Achievement Award in the Artisan Sector
Regulations EN | MT • Application