WASHINGTON and ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Distinguished Leaders from across the globe were recognized at the 21st Global Goddess Artemis Award Ceremony held at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.  The program was under the auspice of and hosted by the Honorable Elena Kountoura, Minister of Tourism of the Hellenic Republic.  Distinguished leaders in business, academia, philanthropy, and the arts from across the globe were in attendance.

21st Global Goddess Artemis Award Ceremony Athens, Greece, Host Elena Kountoura, Minister of Tourism for Greece, Loula Loi Alafoyiannis of EAWC, Daisy Gallagher of Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide,Inc.award recipient,and awards Mistress of Ceremonies Emi Livaniou (behind podium)

The Honorable U. S. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney stated in her video address, "I congratulate all Honorees, I also congratulate the Founder, CEO and President of EAWC, Loula Loi Alafoyiannis." The Congresswoman is founder and co-chair of the Hellenic Caucus, one of the largest caucuses in U.S. Congress. "The goal (of the Caucus) is to increase the friendship and cooperation of these two great countries," she said.

The Honorable Elena Kountoura, stated, "On this occasion I would like, first of all, to applaud Loula Loi Alafoyiannis and all of the EAWCs' spectacular work for more than two decades in the field of strengthening the status of women in leadership positions. "This program held in Greece provides a unique opportunity for prominent leaders and prestigious personalities to interconnect and exchange thoughts and ideas on how to move forward on a national and international level and to become partakers of the Greek Spirit and culture." she said

The Honorees from the United States, Greece and around the world are:

MIKIS THEODORAKIS

Renowned songwriter, composer, politician and activist

The Greek of the World

 

HONORABLE CAROLYN B. MALONEY

US Congresswoman (D-NY)

The "Bouboulina" of the Greek Americans & Cypriot Americans

 

HONORABLE ELENA KOUNTOURA

Minister of Tourism of the Hellenic Republic

Goodwill Ambassador of Social Volunteering

President of Organization, EUROPA DONNA GREECE

 

Father ANTONIOS PAPANIKOLAOU

Pioneer of The Ark of the World (Kivotos tou Kosmou)

Provider of care and protection for mothers and children

 

KATERINA PANAGOPOULOS

Executive Global National Ambassador of Greece to

The Council of Europe for Sports,

Citizen of Europe for Year 2017

The fearless and daring woman with a can-do attitude & extraordinary achievements

 

MAURO SERRA

Executive President of A.S. STAR TEAM FOR THE CHILDREN MC

The person with exceptional love and passion for children in need

 

DR. FOTINI A. POMONI

Professor, University of Athens and

Doctor Honoris Causa of the University Liceo Cervantino of Irapuato, Mexico

Visionary promoter of bilateral educational and scientific relationships

 

DAISY GALLAGHER

 CEO of Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc.

Global Business Person and Entrepreneur of the Century

 

DR. TERRY NEESE

Founder of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women

Her thirst to help Rwandan and Afghani women to receive a degree in Business Administration

 

SUN XIAN

Awarded Film Director

His passion and love promoting Greece worldwide

 

ADA ILIOPOULOU

The Journalist and Goodwill Ambassador of Fashion for Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy

The real visionary who connects the fashion with society

 

MARIA LOIZIDOU

Professor, National Technical University of Athens

Honored by the European Union

For her contribution to environmental issues related to desalination

 

DELLA ROUNICK

The famous Greek American sculptor

A distinguish Greek American philanthropist and artist

 

VICTORIA WOODS

Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Advisor

For ChappelWood Financial Services

Champion for Women and Wealth Management Leader

 

NIKOLETTA TSITSANOUDIS-MALLIDIS

Associate Professor, University of Ioannina & Harvard University

The academician who connected media with Greek language and culture

 

NATASSA N. SPAGADOROU

Editor-in-Chief of the medical and scientific website "onMed"

Outstanding contributions to the world of print and online media

 

TASSOS KOROSSIS

Créateur de la mode

Athens - Paris - New York

For bringing the Hellenic Spirit and his creativity to celebrities around the world

 

VALAVANIS LASKARIS

High Fashion designer

The distinguished Greek fashion ambassador

 

ANTHOULA ANAKEFALOU

Public Relations Advisor at Greek Public Relations Company,

Journalist in Greece and Abroad

For her contribution to the humanity

 

WANG FEN-QIN

Innovative Artist

The woman who empowers people to create their own unique life path

 

XIE JING

Chairman of HUAJING Group Corporation

Successful young woman entrepreneur in Asia, Europe and USA

 

SUN QI

President TAIE Homelike Life Hall in Chengdu, China

The woman who created a life experience Museum by merging tradition and technology 

 

ANNA BILLIS

Business Owner and Entrepreneur of the Year USA

 

SCOTT LIU

Executive Associate Dean of Global Programs,

Director of the Centre International Business Studies in New York Institute of Technology

Creator of an acclaimed MBA Executive Program that emphasizes experiential learning

The Honorees and Guests were part of an 8 day cultural program, visiting the gorgeous Island of Mykonos, enjoying the luxurious five star Royal Myconian Resort & Villas. Festivities hosted by The Honorable Kostas Koukas, Mayor of Mykonos who met with them and attended celebrations at Nice and Easy Restaurant.  Afterward the trip continued in Athens, distinguished honorees and guests enjoyed the luxury of the five star Hotel St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Boutique Hotel.  They toured historic landmarks, including the Acropolis and Temple of Poseidon.  Special visits were held withThe Honorable Elena Koutoura, Minister of Tourism of the Hellenic Republic, The Honorable George Patoulis, Mayor of Amaroussion City and President Central Union of Municipalities of Greece and a visit to the Greek Parliament.     

Loula Loi Alafoyiannis EAWC, Founder & CEO Executive Global President and organizer of the 21st Annual Global Goddess Artemis Award ceremony, thanked the Honorable U.S. Congressman Maloney for her support and long stance commitment to public service, thanked The Honorable Elena Kountoura for her support and also praised her for her commitment to public service.  She acknowledged the Honorable Katerina P. Panagopoulous, National Ambassador of Greece to the Council of Europe for Sports, Tolerance and Fair Play, Citizen of Europe 2017.  She also gave special acknowledgement to the EAWC Board.

Loula acknowledged Dignitaries, VIPs, Hosts and Honored Guests in the audience and those whose support helped to make the 21st Annual Global Goddess Artemis program possible. Biographics of Honorees, media wall from the program, and acknowledgements may be found at www.eawc.org. 

Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc. on behalf of EAWC

press@gallagherworldwide.com

Washington DC
 

Media Contact: Daisy Gallagher, Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc. on behalf of EAWC, 2024650009, ceo@gallagherworldwide.com

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