Bank of Valletta has been honoured with outstanding national recognition at this year’s Premju Nazzjonali Ħaddiem tas-Sena, further strengthening its position as one of Malta’s leading employers. The Bank was awarded Best Company for Inclusion, while Silvio Cassar, a BOV employee, won the highly respected Best Manager Award, following a third-party nomination. The Bank was also a finalist in the Organisational Well-being category.
The Premju Nazzjonali Ħaddiem tas-Sena celebrates organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, leadership, fairness, and employee support. BOV’s success across these categories is a testament to the Bank’s long-term strategy centred on its people and a workplace environment built on dignity, respect, and opportunity.
Winning the award for Best Company for Inclusion marks a milestone in BOV’s continuous journey to cultivate a workplace where every person feels represented and valued. As Ray Debattista, Chief People and Culture Officer, stated, “Inclusion at BOV is a strategy that is deeply embedded in the Bank’s operations. The Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) framework, overseen by a central committee and supported by dedicated sub-committees, ensures that employees from all backgrounds are given equal access to development, support, and growth.”
With a workforce representing forty-seven different nationalities, BOV’s employee community is one of the most diverse on the island. Initiatives throughout the year, ranging from mental health awareness campaigns, cultural celebrations and Pride participation, to educational workshops on neurodiversity and domestic violence awareness, reflect the Bank’s belief that diversity is a source of strength, innovation, and unity.
These awards and nominations collectively represent a national endorsement of BOV’s ongoing commitment to being an employer of choice. They also highlight the Bank’s belief that strong organisational performance begins with a culture in which people are supported, respected, and empowered to succeed. From its inclusion efforts and well-being programmes to its leadership development and employee recognition systems, BOV continues to place its people at the centre of every transformation initiative.
As Ray Debattista remarked, “These achievements reflect years of work, dedication, and a shared belief that people are the heart of our success. These awards belong to every employee at BOV.” The Bank is working hard to strengthen its efforts to ensure that positive initiatives undertaken by the Bank are experienced by employees across the organisation.
