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44 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2013 BOV Drama Prize 2013 won by Colleen Genovese and Chaya Fenech Now in its eighth year, the BOV Prize in Drama was awarded to Masquerade students, Colleen Genovese and Chaya Fenech. The BOV Prize in Drama is awarded to Masquerade students who achieve top grades in the Trinity College London solo examination in drama. This award recognises hard work and determination as it is rewards students who achieve and retain high standards in their performance. Colleen Genovese and Chaya Fenech were presented with their awards during the Annual Prize Giving Ceremony held at the Manoel Theatre. John Paul Abela, Manager at BOV presented the awards to the winners. "Promoting arts and culture within the local scene remains one of BOV's strongholds. We strongly believe in a holistic approach to education, with arts playing a key role," said Abela whilst encouraging students to retain their determination. Anthony Bezzina, Artistic Director of Masquerade Theatre Company, spoke enthusiastically about the high levels in this year's performances. "This was a particularly tough year to determine the winner, so much so that we resolved to nominate two winners. This initiative, which is possible thanks to BOV, has a significant role in motivating students who are keen in taking their passion for drama further." More information can be obtained by contacting Masquerade Theatre Company on info@masquerademalta.com The BOV Prize in Drama was this year awarded to Masquerade students Colleen Genovese (left) and Chaya Fenech (right) GasanMamo backs its employees CSR initiatives GasanMamo seeks to play a leading role in the development of the community that we live in. As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsability, GasanMamo has a Staff Voluntary Scheme in place to support, encourage and develop employees by facilitating their involvement in a range of CSR activities. "We define volunteering as a commitment of time and energy for the benefit of the community, environment and individuals," said Julian Mamo, Managing Director at GasanMamo Insurance. "Through the Staff Voluntary Scheme we give our employees that much needed extra time off to be proactive in volunteering activities." A number of GasanMamo's employees take up the scheme every year. Malcom Aquilina, Motor Claims Advisor at Gasanmamo volunteers every single day at the MUSEUM Centres in Poala and Santa Lucija. He participates actively in volunteering abroad. This year, Malcolm went to Rio de Janiero in Brasil with a group of other Maltese to carry out volunteering work and to participate in the World Youth Day "The experience was brilliant. Thanks to this scheme, GasanMamo showed appreciation toward the commitment I took to serve local and international communities." James Borg Cumbo, Motor Claims Advisor at GasanMamo and Secretary at Axon Youth Group said that doing volunteering work in Kenya was the best thing that could ever happen. "I feel that this experience changed the way I look at new opportunities and more importantly made me appreciate life more. I am now looking forward for another similair experience." Elaine Camilleri, Branch Customer Advisor at GasanMamo is a leader in a Scout Group and also used the scheme for a group camp over Easter. "The Scout Group gives me the opportunity to teach children and this gives me an experience that not only enriches me personally but also professionally and I return to work with renewed energy and spirit." Dorian Vassallo, Senior Manager at GasanMamo, is a well know face across Malta and Gozo, having paddled for charity to raise funds for people with cancer said that Kayaking is what keeps him going. Following his wife's battle with cancer in 2007, Dorian felt he could channel his personal experience, his sensitivity and his drive into a test of endurance that could also be a catalyst to increase the public's awareness of an ilness that is touching deeply the lives of so many Maltese families. GasanMamo's Staff Voluntary Scheme gives an additional day of paid leave annually to employees who participate in voluntary work activities during work hours. VFM holds a team-building event with a difference 'Together Everyone Achieves More' was the slogan used for a team-building event recently held by Valletta Fund Management Limited (VFM), which event has been sponsored by JO Hambro Investment Limited, the sub-investment managers of the Vilhena Global Themed Fund and the Vilhena European Multi-Manager Fund. Speaking on this event, Mark Agius, Head of VFM stated that, "Team-building events help to collectively develop group members and enable them to be more productive and effective in the marketplace. VFM firmly believes that teambuilding is an ongoing process and can lead to a higher level of job satisfaction and commitment, vital to the success of every business organisation". The teambuilding event took place in Valletta, where during an innovative hunt, employees where given the task to locate specific individuals as per the brief given prior to the event by Jugs Malta and Mdina Partnership, the event organizers. VFM is licensed to provide investment services in Malta by the MFSA. The Vilhena Funds SICAV plc is licensed by the MFSA and qualifies as a UCITS. J O Hambro Investment Management Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Front Row: left to right – Stephanie Heitkemper, Raissa Sammut, Avalon Abela, Martina Scarpello, Silvan Debono, Christabel Saliba, Mark Agius and Nadia Walker. Back Row: left to right – Kenneth Farrugia, Tomislav Satchell, Stephen Browne, Martin Farrugia, John Bellamy, Shaun Magro and Joseph Sammut Skywards Miles takes members to top football games Members of Emirates Skywards now have exclusive opportunities to redeem their Miles for tickets to matches of the world's renowned football clubs sponsored by the airline. This football season, tickets are available for matches played by AC Milan, Arsenal, Hamburger SV, New York Cosmos, Olympiacos, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. General admission tickets can be redeemed starting from just 2,000 Miles. Emirates Skywards members in premium tiers can now redeem Miles for VIP seating in designated hospitality areas and experience the games at the highest level of luxury. The redemption Miles required vary by game and football club. All tickets are offered at a first-come first-served basis and are limited to two tickets per booking. Bookings can be done via www.emirates.com under the Skywards section. "Along with tens of thousands of passionate supporters, Emirates Skywards members have the unique opportunity to use their Miles to experience the atmosphere of top football games," said Brian LaBelle, Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards. "Emirates Skywards is more than just about earning and spending Miles - it's going beyond the travel experience to allow our members to enjoy exclusive privileges and creating a more rewarding frequent flyer programme. It is also our way of appreciating our loyal customers and their confidence in our services." Joining Emirates Skywards is free and members receive benefits every time they fly. There are four membership tiers – Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Benefits for Skywards members include travel and lifestyle rewards, priority check-in, lounge access, extra baggage allowance and bonus Miles, depending on the membership tier. Members earn Skywards Miles when they fly on Emirates and partner airlines and through a wide range of leisure and lifestyle partners. Skywards Miles can then be redeemed for a range of rewards such as flights on Emirates and other partner airlines including Qantas, easyJet, TAP, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, and for flight upgrades, hotel accommodation, excursions with Arabian Adventures, and car rentals. Next to sporting events, Miles can be used for tickets to concerts. Members can also choose to donate their Miles to a range of charity partners including The Emirates Airline Foundation and Sightsavers. Redemption opportunities are consistently being expanded. Emirates has an extensive spon- sorship portfolio of football clubs – AC Milan, Hamburger SV, New York Cosmos, Olympiacos FC, Paris Saint Germain, Real Madrid and Arsenal. Emirates also has naming rights to Arsenal's home, which is called the Emirates Stadium, and has recently opened a lounge in Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Emirates is operating four scheduled flights weekly from Malta to Dubai via Larnaka, Cyprus, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. While on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Emirates operates direct flights from Dubai to Malta and return flights fly via Tripoli.