Atlas Insurance has extended its partnership with the Malta Sports Journalists Association for the Atlas Youth Athlete of the Month Awards, committing to another year of celebrating young Maltese athletes.

Since its inception in January 2020, this initiative has grown into a prominent fixture in the local sports scene and is further enhanced by the Atlas Youth Athlete of the Year Award. To date, the program has celebrated athletic excellence with 72 awards spanning 27 different sports. The initiative has recognised 61 individual athletes and 11 teams, and has bestowed 5 annual awards, underscoring its comprehensive reach and impact across a wide array of sporting disciplines.

Matthew von Brockdorff, CEO and Managing Director of Atlas Insurance, expressed his enthusiasm for the ongoing collaboration with the Malta Sports Journalists Association, adding: “By recognising these young individuals, we inspire continued participation in competitive sports and foster a generation of positive role models. At Atlas Insurance, we are honoured to continue our support for this initiative, reinforcing our commitment to the development and wellbeing of our youth and the broader society.”

Clinton Buhagiar, President of the Malta Sports Journalists Association, said: ” I am very satisfied that for another year we will be working closely with Atlas Insurance in order to continue rewarding our future athletes. This collaboration between the Malta Sports Journalists Association and Atlas Insurance, will now be entering its sixth year and as an association we are grateful for the trust that Atlas has in our Association. We look forward to more work together with Atlas so that during this year we can once again reward our young athletes who will be standing out during the year 2025.”

The Atlas Youth Athlete of the Month Awards are designed to celebrate and nurture the determination of young athletes across all sports disciplines. In a commitment to recognise effort and excellence at every level, the award was expanded last year to honour two athletes each month—one for outstanding local performance and another for exemplary success on the international stage. This inclusive approach ensures that every type of athletic accomplishment is celebrated, fostering a supportive environment for young sports enthusiasts to thrive.

Nominations for this award may be sent via email to info@maltasportsjournalists.com.

The rules and regulations of the award can be viewed on the website www.maltasportsjournalists.com.

Photo caption: (from left) Stephen Azzopardi, Administrator and Lorraine Cunningham, General Secretary (MSJA), Matthew von Brockdorff, Managing Director & CEO and Robert Micallef, Chief Commercial Officer (Atlas Insurance).