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