![MCCV-Awards-2014-podium](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-podium-300x225.jpg)
In 2012 the MCCV established its Annual Community Awards to publicly recognise, and show its appreciation for, the valuable contribution of Maltese people to the enrichment of the Maltese community in Victoria, whether by their contribution to scholarship, education, welfare services, arts and generally to the well being of our Maltese community.
This year the MCCV honoured twelve members of our community who have made a significant contribution to various aspects of our community life. The Awards were presented to the successful nominees, namely:
- Scholarship and Education: Prof Joseph A Camilleri
- Education: Ms Edwidge Borg
- Culture: Mr Joseph Borg (in absentia) and Mr Albert W Agius
- Welfare Services: Mr Jimmy Dingli, Mr Romeo Cini, Mr Nicholas Chircop and Mr Lewis Stafrace
- General services: Sr Doris Falzon OP, Dr Clemente Zammit (in absentia), Mrs Carmen Testa and Mr John Pace
PROFILES
![The Hon Andrew Elsbury (left) presents the award to Prof Joseph Camoillier](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-elsbury-camilleri-300x225.jpg)
![The Hon Andrew Elsbury (left) presents the award to Ms Edwidge Borg](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-elsbury-borg-300x225.jpg)
![The Hon Colin Brooks (left) presents the award to Mr Albert Agius](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-brooks-agius-300x225.jpg)
![Consul General Victor Grech (left) presents the award to Sr Doris Falzon OP](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-grech-falzon-300x225.jpg)
![Consul General Mr Victor Grech (left) presents the award to Mr Romeo Cini](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-grech-cini-300x225.jpg)
![MCCV Vice President Mr Victor Borg (left) presents the award to Mr Lewis Stafrace](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-borg-stafrace-300x225.jpg)
![MCCV Assistane Secretary Mrs Marilyn Pace (left) presents the award to Mr Jimmy Dingli](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-pace-dingli-300x225.jpg)
![MCCV Social Secretary Mr Joe Stafrace (left) presents the award to Mr Nicholas Chircop](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-stafrace-chircop-300x225.jpg)
![MCCV Welfare Director Mrs Rosemary Attard (left) presents the award to Mrs Carmen Testa](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-attard-testa-300x225.jpg)
![MCCV Vice President Mr Gejtu Deguara (left) presents the award to Mr John Pace](http://www.mccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mccv-awards-2014-deguara-pace-300x225.jpg)
In Absentia
DR CLEMENTE ZAMMIT MQR Born in Birkirkara, Malta Dr Clemente Zammit studied at the Usher Institute of the University of Leeds and at the University of Edinburgh. He held many positions in the Malta Civil Service, before serving as Consul General of Malta for Victoria for 17 years from March 1989 to January 2006. During this time he worked hard to represent the Maltese in Victoria on various bodies and in particular with Victoria University. Clemente’s involvement with Maltese associations was appreciated and he was made honorary member of several Maltese associations in Victoria. Clemente was a regular contributor to Maltese radio programs. He is also a writer and a poet, and more recently has published novels as
e-books, a first for a Maltese in Australia. His work has been recognised with the award of the ‘Midalja ghall-Qadi tar-Repubblika”, and the award of Doctor of the University (honoris causa) from Victoria University.
MR JOSEPH BORG BE (Mechanical)
Born in Rabat, Malta, Joe came to Australia with his family in 1954. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and holds a degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of Melbourne. Joe has had a long-standing interest in Maltese culture and history. He was the moving force behind the setting up of the Maltese Historical Association, of which he was the first Secretary, and subsequently (and currently) President of this Association. Joe has also been involved with the Maltese Community Council of Victoria since 1990, including his term as President between 1992 and 1994). His contribution to the general culture can be attested to by his engineering works for monuments which dot various prominent places in Melbourne. He is also a member of the Order of St John of Jerusalem.