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.
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.
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