Celebrating Women Making a Difference
On 26 October 2026, Villa Mdina will host the fifth edition of the Mvintage Women of the Year awards—an evening dedicated to women's empowerment in Malta, celebrating inspiring women, meaningful causes, and real women's stories that deserve to be heard.
Some women make a difference through their professional achievements. Others do so by standing up for a cause, supporting a community, challenging stereotypes, or finding the courage to turn personal experiences into something that helps others.
Their journeys may be different, but they share something powerful: the desire to create a positive impact.
This October, Mvintage brings these powerful women's stories into the spotlight with an initiative dedicated to recognising women making a difference in society. Taking place on Monday, 26 October 2026, at the elegant Villa Mdina in Malta, the event promises an evening of recognition, inspiration, and meaningful connections.
More Than an Award: A Platform for Women's Stories & Empowerment
At Mvintage, we believe that celebrating women should go beyond recognising achievements. It should also mean creating opportunities for their stories to be heard, their causes to gain visibility, and their experiences to inspire others.
Mvintage Women of the Year was created around this belief. It celebrates women not only for what they accomplish, but also for the values they represent: resilience, compassion, courage, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive difference.
Not every act of leadership takes place on a stage or in a boardroom. Sometimes, it begins with a mother challenging misconceptions, an advocate speaking up for those without a voice, a woman encouraging others to prioritise their health, or an individual creating a community where people feel understood and supported.
These are the stories that deserve attention. Through this initiative, Mvintage aims to give women a platform that extends beyond a single evening, sharing their journeys with a wider audience and encouraging conversations that matter.
Celebrating Women Making a Difference in Malta
The fifth edition of this prestigious Mvintage event brings together a diverse shortlist of women whose work and personal journeys reflect different forms of impact:
Althea Galea
Through her dedication to animal welfare, Althea Galea encourages greater compassion and responsibility towards animals. Her story highlights the importance of advocacy, community awareness, and taking action for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Mallison Brincat
By creating a community for people living with coeliac disease and their families, Mallison Brincat has helped individuals find support, exchange experiences, and navigate everyday challenges. Her work demonstrates how shared experiences can become a source of connection, understanding, and practical help.
Gloriana Arpa Belli
Through her journey as an artist and her commitment to moving forward through life's challenges, Gloriana Arpa Belli represents resilience and the strength it takes to keep going. Her story reminds us that vulnerability and determination can exist side by side.
Klara Mallia
As an advocate for breast cancer awareness, Klara Mallia encourages women to take their health seriously and engage in open conversations about prevention and early detection. Her commitment highlights the importance of awareness that goes beyond campaigns and encourages meaningful action.
Graziella Bartolo Pizzuto
Through Up and Up with Faith, Graziella Bartolo Pizzuto shares her family's journey and helps challenge misconceptions about Down syndrome. Her work promotes greater understanding, inclusion, and support for families, encouraging society to see the individual beyond a diagnosis.
Although each woman has a different story, their journeys share a common thread: making a difference does not have just one definition. The shortlist celebrates these varied contributions, recognising that meaningful impact can take many forms.
Why Women's Stories & Representation Matter
Representation matters because stories shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.
When women share their experiences, they can challenge assumptions, open conversations about overlooked issues, and help others feel less alone. Their stories can encourage a young girl to pursue her ambitions, a family to seek support, a woman to take her health seriously, or a community to reconsider long-held misconceptions.
Yet many meaningful contributions remain unseen. The work that happens quietly, the challenges faced behind closed doors, and the efforts made without public recognition do not always receive the attention they deserve. Mvintage Women of the Year seeks to change that by creating a space where these stories can be shared and celebrated.
The initiative also recognises the importance of women's empowerment in Malta. Empowerment is not simply about individual success; it is also about creating opportunities, sharing knowledge, celebrating one another's achievements, and helping future generations imagine what is possible.
An Evening of Inspiration at Villa Mdina
Set at Villa Mdina in Malta, the event will begin at 6:30 PM and will bring together recognition, meaningful conversations, and a shared commitment to celebrating women who make a difference.
The initiative is supported by its valued partners: Busy Bee, MAPFRE Malta, The Malta Florist, and Vini e Capricci, whose involvement helps bring these stories to a wider audience.
Beyond the event itself, Mvintage will continue highlighting the shortlisted women's stories through interviews and digital content, ensuring that the causes they represent receive visibility beyond the evening.
Join Us for the Mvintage Event Celebrating Women
The fifth edition of Mvintage Women of the Year is an invitation to celebrate women in all their diversity: their achievements, their determination, their compassion, and their ability to inspire change.
Event Details
- Event: Mvintage Women of the Year 5th Edition
- Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM onwards
- Venue: Villa Mdina, Malta
- Dress Code: Red Carpet Glamour
- Ticket Price: €50 (includes a €50 Mvintage voucher)
Mvintage Women of the Year: Celebrating the voices, stories, and contributions of women who make a difference in Malta.
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