Two Maltese Educators Recognised Among Winners of the EU CodeWeek Digital Educator Awards 2025

• February 3, 2026
• Andrew

Celebrating Maltese Excellence in Digital Education
Two Maltese educators have been recognised among the winners of the Code Week Digital Educator Awards 2025, a new initiative celebrating outstanding contributions to coding and digital literacy across Europe.

EU CodeWeek 2025: A Milestone for Digital Education
The remarkable success of EU CodeWeek 2025 marks another important milestone in Europe’s collective efforts to strengthen digital education and create inclusive opportunities for learners of all ages. This year’s celebrations brought together educators, schools, organisations, and community hubs across the continent, all united by a shared purpose to empower with digital skills, curiosity, and confidence which are needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Malta’s Active Participation
As Malta joined the rest of Europe in marking this annual initiative, the nation’s education and digital skills communities once again demonstrated exceptional commitment and creativity. Coding workshops, hands‑on activities, digital storytelling sessions, and classroom challenges were organised across schools and various centres.

Honouring Educators Ahead of International Teachers’ Day
This collective achievement felt particularly meaningful as we approached International Teachers’ Day last week, an occasion to honour the dedication of educators, whose passion and perseverance stand at the heart of every digital skills initiative. Their willingness to innovate, experiment with new tools, and embrace emerging technologies continues to shape Malta’s progress in digital education and inspire future generations.

Introducing the EU CodeWeek Educator Awards
Adding to this success, the very first edition of the EU CodeWeek Educator Awards 2025 brought further recognition to outstanding contributions across Europe. The awards, introduced to spotlight impactful teaching practices in coding and digital literacy, celebrated several inspiring educators from different countries. Among these distinguished awardees were two exceptional Maltese educators, whose work stood out for its innovation, inclusivity, and strong educational value.

Award Winner: Ms Enrica Caruana
Ms Enrica Caruana, an educator at St Joseph Junior School Sliema, won the Best Inclusion Focused Activity award with her initiative “Crack the Code – Goldilocks Sequence Debugging.” In her submission, Ms Caruana shared how she successfully applied the activity in class and adapted it for learners of varying ages and abilities. Her approach highlights how debugging can be made accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for all students, reinforcing the importance of inclusion in digital education.

Award Winner: Ms Natalie Lombardi Calleja
Meanwhile, Ms Natalie Lombardi Calleja, from the Digital Literacy team within the Secretariat for Catholic Education (SfCE), was honoured as Country Champion in the per‑quota category. In her recognition speech, she emphasised the strength of teamwork and the collaborative efforts taking place across Malta. She highlighted the close partnership between the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and the Directorate for Digital Literacy & Transversal Skills (DDLTS), an integral partnership that continues to support educators, elevate digital skills initiatives, and encourage the implementation of high‑quality CodeWeek activities across local schools.

Strengthening Malta’s Digital Education Ecosystem
Their achievements not only shine a light on Maltese excellence but also reflect the strong ecosystem of educators and institutions working together to advance digital literacy nationwide. These recognitions serve as an inspiration to the wider community and reinforce Malta’s ongoing contribution to Europe’s digital skills landscape.

Looking Ahead
As we look toward the future, the momentum of EU CodeWeek 2025 fuels the ambition to expand opportunities, support more educators, and bring digital education into every classroom. Here’s to inspiring even more CodeWeek activities in the coming years and building a stronger, digitally empowered community across Malta and Europe.

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