GREEK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN AWARDS – 3rd Award Ceremony of the international awards in Greece

The amphitheatre at the American College of Greece, Pierce was sold out to award Greek women from all over the world for their international achievements and actions in 15 categories.

The GIWA Ceremony took place on Thursday, September 21, 2023 for the first time in Greece, in the amphitheatre of the American College of Greece, Pierce.

The GIWA Candidates as well as those present from places of political and business leadership, and the artistic world, applauded the Greek women who participated in the GIWA institution and were awarded for their international achievements.

The ceremony was presented by the Deputy Mayor of Social Solidarity and Civil Society Mrs. Katerina Gagaki.

*Katerina Gagaki, Deputy Mayor of Social Solidarity and Civil Society*

*Yiannis Chrysoulakis, Secretary-General of Hellenism Abroad*

During the event, the audience enjoyed beloved musical pieces by the internationally recognized Nina Lotsari and the soprano Katerina Mina.

The purpose of the awards is to empower, recognize and reward the actions and professional achievements of Greek women around the world, Greek women who have managed to influence and excel in key areas of all specialties with their courage and talent.

GIWA Awards Ceremony – Promo Trailer: https://youtu.be/UJT5tWpHKdM

The winners in the 15 award categories were:

Arts and Culture: Tania Giannouli
Business and Entrepreneurship: Arplia Marina and Stoumbou Mylaidi Polyxeni
Design: Sakellaridou Rena
Education & Psychology: Hiona Vivian
Environment & Sustainability: Archontidou Vaness
Fashion: Valeria Taranto
Finance: Katerina Stathopoulou
Tourism and Hospitality: Arvanitis – Minot Aphrodite
Law & Political Sciences: Lefkofridi Zoi
Media & Marketing Communications: Eleni Konstantinidis
Science and Technology: Alexandra Turoutoglou
Shipping: Eleni Lykofridi
Social Responsibility: Balatsou Lilian
Sports: Arauzou Kelly
Young Star Award: Ragou Aliki

The GIWA Committee offered the Lifetime Achievement award to Maria Farandouri, one of the most renowned Greek performers who has had an international footprint in the music scene. She delivered a meaningful and particularly moving greeting.

*Nina Lotsari – Maria Korinthiou – Sofia Konstantopoulou*

*Periklis Kondylatos – Sofia Konstantopoulou – Elena Mathiopoulos – Vassilis Zoulias*

*Aliki Danali – Maria Korinthiou – Sofia Konstantopoulou – Lily Piraki – Anita Brand*

“The Rise” award statuette was inspired by the creators Natassa Lianou & Ermis Halvatzis a.k.a LC ARCHITECTS, from the ethereal yet dynamic nature of each individual woman.

Christmas Charity Dinner of Lifeline Hellas

“It is a call to you, Greek woman of today. I know you have fought a lot to move forward. Even to survive. If there are second thoughts in your mind, I challenge you to ignore them and instead – dare, because by daring you are not only representing yourself but you are representing thousands of Greek women all over the world who will be inspired by you, by your own story. Because women inspire women!” said the President of GIWA Mrs. Sofia Konstantopoulou.

*Fotini Androulaki – Stella Papadopoulou – Aliki Danali – Lena Kolokytha*

The GIWA Ceremony was graced by the presence of the Secretary-General of Hellenism Abroad, Mr. Yiannis Chrysoulakis, the representatives of OTE Group, Mrs. Irini Nicolaidis and Elena Papadopoulou, the representative of EY Hellas, Eftychia Kaselaki, and many more prominent personalities from the field of politics, art, entrepreneurship, sports, etc.

After the Award Ceremony, a networking reception followed with a music set by DJ Avgoustinos. And that’s how the highly successful evening of inspiration came to an end.

We sincerely thank the ambassadors, internationally recognized judges, supporters, sponsors, media sponsors, and journalists who embraced the Awards and the vision of the GREEK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN AWARDS institution.