Leading figures in the business world of the Greek Diaspora and more were honored by the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce (HACCI). This is the Commerce’s first event after the merger with Hellenic Business Forum. It was held at the luxurious Park Hyatt Hotel.
The event was welcomed with messages by the Prime Minister of Victoria John Brumby, the leader of the opposition Ted Baillieu, the Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle and the Consul General of Greece Christos Salamanis.
HACCI President Nikos Mylonas spoke on the objectives of the organization. They are in collaboration with entrepreneurs of Greek origin with regard to the preservation and promotion of Greek culture.
He also announced that Laiki Bank and the Bank of Cyprus; represented by their directors Michalis Athanasiou and George Taktikos, will be sponsoring HACCI.
The award ceremony followed. The “Chris Chatzistavrou Award for the Greatest Achievement by a Greek Young Person Living Abroad” was awarded to designer Eleni Kontouris by famous chef George Kalombaris.
The award of “Outstanding Professional Performance” was awarded to Jim Vassiliadis by Bank of Cyprus Director George Taktikos.
The award for “Leading Business Performance” was awarded to Gregory Stampoulides and Nikos Athanassopoulos by Laiki Bank Director Michalis Athanasiou.
The “Spyros Stamoulis Award for Lifetime Achievements” was awarded to Nikos Andrianakos by Melina Stamoulis.
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