A simple design with an important message wins Autumn Bookmark Competition

Culture | 21st November 2025, 13:50 | Published by GBC News

Theo Payas is the overall winner of this year's Autumn Bookmark Competition.

The competition saw 49 entries in a variety of categories, and was organised by Cultural Services in collaboration with Dyslexia Gibraltar.

Loreto Convent student Theo Payas was praised by the judges for his design and his simple yet powerful message - everyone is an important part of the bigger picture.

Also from the Loreto Convent, James Dean scooped the prize for school years 3 to 6, with Jay Gomez's design highly commended for its positive message of togetherness and hope.

In the school years 7 to 10 category, Mercedes Mizrahi won with her illustration of friendship.

In the adult section, the judges said Faith Byrne's design showed cooperation and shared strength.

The winning entries can be seen online on culture.gi