Lelio Spitero won the 13th edition of the 'Gieh Ghajnsielem' Award for his outstanding contribution towards the development of the Ghajnsielem community. Beside volunteering in countless of local activities, Lelio was instrumental in setting up Radju Lauretana. Mayor Francis Cauchi handed the award during a special Gala Dinner organized by the Ghajnsielem Local Council.

Lelio Spiteri was born on the 26th of May 1973 at St. Catherin (H’Attard) the son of Charles Spiteri and Salvina nee’ Azzopardi. He was educated at the Bishop's Conservatory, Lawra Vicuna Primary School and later at Victoria's Ninu Cremona Junior Lyceum. At a very young age he served as an altar boy at the Ghajnsielem Parish and the age of ten he also had the opportunity to spend 30 days volunteering at the Vatican. After completing secondary school he was admitted at the Sixth Form and a year later he started the Bachelor of Education (Hons) course at the University of Malta. Lelio graduated four years later (1994) as a teacher. He started his teaching practice in Qala at the Anton Buttigieg Primary School. Between 1995 and 1998 he followed the Masters in Education at the University of Malta and a few years later (2003) he was awarded a Diploma in School Administration at the same University. After thirteen years as a primary school teacher he was appointed Assistant Head at the Sir Arthur Mercieca school in Victoria - a post which he still holds today.

Lelio is very active in the broadcasting sector especially in Radio transmission. He was awarded a Diploma in Mass Media in June 1998 and he started to work with RTK Radio Station where he produced and presented several programs with different themes. He gave a strong contribution to 'Lehen il-Qala' Community Radio. In 1999, Lelio had a short but interesting working experience with the Vatican Radio. His program 'Edukazzjoni ta' Uliedna' was even awarded as the 'Best Education Program 2002' by the Broadcasting Authority.

Lelio is heavily involved in the Ghajnsielem community especially where Parish activities are involved. He led the Lauretana Choir for the last 20 years and volunteered as a presenter for local village activities on countless occasions. He is also involved in the 'Ghajnsielem' magazine and in several other pastoral activities.

Finally, he was instrumental to set up Radju Lauretana. The dream of many Ghajnslemizi finally came through as Ghajnsielem's community radio started broadcasting in August 2007.

Congratulations Lelio!
 

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