On 29 November, the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens hosted the first AHEPA Awards ceremony with a large number of guests.
AHEPA is the largest Greek-American organization with an international presence and over 3 million members worldwide. Its main objective is the promotion of Hellenism worldwide, the enhancement of education, philanthropy, active participation in public affairs, the promotion of patriotism, support of national issues, as well as respect for human rights and religious freedom. In addition, AHEPA offers its members many opportunities for networking and cooperation on a global level.
The AHEPA Awards, as a new institution of AHEPA Hellas, aim to recognize Greeks from all over the world who stand out for their work and actions in their fields. They honor those who promote Hellenism, pursue excellence in education, dedicate themselves to family and personal development, as well as those who make significant contributions to social and charitable work.
The AHEPA Awards were held under the auspices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Republic of Cyprus, with the support of the Hellenic American Chamber, the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The awardees received as souvenirs works of art by Ms Doreta Kalampaliki, thus adding a special touch to their honor.