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Young Enterprise Malta Just Turned 30 Years Old, So Here Is One Notable Alumni For Every Year They’ve Been Around

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A formative part of many people’s Sixth Form experience here in Malta is taking part in the annual JA Young Enterprise competition. From local celebs, to CEOs, to magazine editors, JAYE has been the start to the career of loads of Malta’s brightest stars.

The Malta Foundation is turning 30 this year, and in honour of this milestone, here is a list of notable individuals who got their careers kickstarted as a Young Enterprise participant.

1. Sean Gravina

Celebrity chef

2. Christabelle Borg

Singer

3. Xandru Grech

Sportsman and actor

4. Peter Borg

Red Electrick guitarist

5. Ira Losco

Eurovision representative, celebrated singer and X Factor Malta judge

6. Alexei Dingli

Mayor of Valletta

7. Kristian Zarb Adami

Astronomer

8. Martina Zammit

TV and radio host

9. Alan Paris

Actor

10. Sarah Young

Wedding planner

11. Gianni Zammit

Musician and radio host

12. Thomas Diacono

Chef and business owner of New York Best

13. Steve Mercieca

Entrepreneur and co-founder of Zanzi Homes and Quicklets

14. Roberta Metsola

MEP

15. Chris Dingli

Actor and radio host

16. Karl Gouder

MP

17. Michael Galea

Footballer

18. Luke Engerer

Editor and marketer

19. Jo Caruana

Actor, editor and PR consultant

20. Colin Azzopardi

Producer (Game of Thrones)

21. David Serge

Owner and director (Stargate Studios)

22. Simon Gingell Littlejohn

Restaurant owner (Bianco’s)

23. Mark Camilleri

Private chef

24. Janine Camilleri

Head chef (L’Artiglio)

25. Michael Valenzia

Birkirkara F.C. technical director

26. David Darmanin

Founder (Hotjar.com)

27. Andrew Abela

Company director (Franks Gentlemen’s Essentials)

28. Andrew Zammit

Lawyer

29. Chiara Hyzler

Actor

BONUS: Our very own Chris Peregin!

Journalist and CEO (Lovin Malta)

JAYE is celebrating 30 years of inspiring young minds

And they’re hosting a fancy gala dinner and awards night in honour of this.

As part of the event, JAYE Malta is launching a People’s Choice Award for each decade via their Facebook page.

The public is invited to nominate a JAYE alumn, mentor, advisor, teacher, staff or board member that they feel best represents the spirit of the organisation. The winners will be announced on the night, over a fabulous three-course dinner shared with ex-teammates, mentors and collaborators.

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