This is an award in memory of the late Chev. Vicente Azzopardi , co-founder of the CírculoCultural Hispano-Maltés – Ghaqda Kulturali Spanjola-Maltija.

In 1990 it was awarded to the most promising student attending a Spanish Language Course organised by the CírculoCultural Hispano-Maltes. This was awarded to Dr. Gianfranco Gauci.

In 1991 a Commission was formed to study in detail this award. It was then decided that the Premio Vicente Azzopardi from that year onwards should be awarded to the person who distinguishes himself in promoting the Maltese-Spanish Culture.

1991 – Mr. John Micallef

1992 – Chev. J.P.Vassallo

1993 – Mr. Antonio Grech

1994 – Mr. Antonio Farrugia

1995 – Mr. Alfred Cauchi

1996 – Mrs. Maria Azzopardi

1997 – Mr. George Camilleri

1998 – Mr. Peter Paul Mifsud

1999 – Mrs. Chiara Felice

2000 – Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici

2001 – Mr. Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez

2002 – Mr Mikiel (Kilin) Spiteri

2003 – Mgr. Lawrence Gatt

2004 – Mr. Joseph Cachia

2005 – Mr. Pawlu Montebello

2006 – Prof. Peter Vassallo

2007 – Fundación Jaume II El Just

2008 – Mr. Mario Felice