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Join us for the 2024 Honors Gala
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Each year Alpha Omega Council recognizes outstanding individuals who have excelled in their accomplishments from the worlds of government, business, philanthropy, and the arts and sciences. We honor these men and women at our Annual Honors Gala through the presentation of three exceptional awards:
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Philhellene Award
• Emerging Leader Award
The Alpha Omega Council is very excited to announce Nicholas R. Larigakis, the President and CEO of American Hellenic Institute (AHI), as its honoree for the 2024 Alpha Omega Council Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mr. Larigakis is being recognized for his nearly 40 years of leadership of AHI and his continued dedication and excellence in educating, promoting, and strengthening relations between the United States and Greece and Cyprus.
We are also proud to present additional awards to two very special honorees.
The 2024 Philhellene Award will be presented to Loren J. Samons II, Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University. We pay tribute to Prof. Samons for his decades of leadership as an internationally recognized scholar and expert of ancient Greek history and literature, Hellenic culture, and classical studies, as well as for his passion for Athenian democracy and imperialism.
The 2024 Emerging Leader Award will be presented to Anthe Mitrakos, a journalist, communications professional, entrepreneur, and advocate for Hellenic culture, history and art. Ms Mitrakos is also a past recipient of the Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarship in 2008.
The Honors Gala will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm , at the InterContinental Boston. This promises to be an exciting evening with music & dancing featuring Georgios Karatzas and Athenian Entertainment Orchestra following the presentation of awards.
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: Intercontinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Ave, Boston
Tickets: $300
Click here to buy your tickets or contact Dottie Kyranos at Dkyranos@alphaomegacouncil.org
The Honors Gala is Alpha Omega Council’s premier event and primary fundraiser. Please join us in recognizing the achievements of our honorees while also contributing to our Hellenic philanthropic charities and scholarship programs. Review the categories below and consider making a tax-deductible contribution today at a level of your choice.
Premier Sponsor:
$50,000 Includes 2 tables of 10 and full-page back cover of Tribute Book, acknowledgment at the podium and Gala video screens and on AOC Website. If you are interested in becoming a Premier Partner, please contact Alpha Omega Council President Harry Vlachos directly at hvlachos@alphaomegacouncil.org
Diamond Sponsor:
$25,000 Includes 1 table of 10, full-page inside back cover of Tribute Book, and acknowledgement on Gala video screens
Emerald Sponsor:
$15,000 Includes 5 seats, full-page recognition in the Tribute Book, and acknowledgement on Gala video screens
Ruby Sponsor:
$10,000 Includes 4 seats, half-page recognition in the Tribute Book, and acknowledgement on Gala video screens
Platinum Sponsor:
$7,500 Includes 2 seats and a half-page in the Tribute Book
Gold $5,000 – Includes 2 seats and name listed in the Tribute Book
Silver $2,500 – Includes name listed in the Tribute Book
Patron $1,000 – Includes name listed in the Tribute Book
Friend $500 – Includes name listed in the Tribute Book
Please consider making your tax-deductible contribution today. Click the Tribute Book Sponsor Button below or download the Tribute Book Sponsor form to submit via email.
Proceeds from your donation will be used in our mission to support additional distinguished scholars and to further fund our worthy philanthropic causes.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your generous support.
Each year Alpha Omega Council recognizes outstanding individuals who have excelled in their accomplishments from the worlds of government, business, philanthropy, and the arts and sciences. We honor these men and women at our Annual Honors Gala through the presentation of three exceptional awards:
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Philhellene Award
• Emerging Leader Award
The Alpha Omega Council is very excited to announce Nicholas R. Larigakis, the President and CEO of American Hellenic Institute (AHI), as its honoree for the 2024 Alpha Omega Council Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mr. Larigakis is being recognized for his nearly 40 years of leadership of AHI and his continued dedication and excellence in educating, promoting, and strengthening relations between the United States and Greece and Cyprus.
We are also proud to present additional awards to two very special honorees.
The 2024 Philhellene Award will be presented to Loren J. Samons II, Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University. We pay tribute to Prof. Samons for his decades of leadership as an internationally recognized scholar and expert of ancient Greek history and literature, Hellenic culture, and classical studies, as well as for his passion for Athenian democracy and imperialism.
The 2024 Emerging Leader Award will be presented to Anthe Mitrakos, a journalist, communications professional, entrepreneur, and advocate for Hellenic culture, history and art. Ms Mitrakos is also a past recipient of the Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarship in 2008.
The Honors Gala will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm , at the InterContinental Boston. This promises to be an exciting evening with music & dancing featuring Georgios Karatzas and Athenian Entertainment Orchestra following the presentation of awards.
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: Intercontinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Ave, Boston
Tickets: $300
Click here to buy your tickets or contact Dottie Kyranos at Dkyranos@alphaomegacouncil.org
The Honors Gala is Alpha Omega Council’s premier event and primary fundraiser. Please join us in recognizing the achievements of our honorees while also contributing to our Hellenic philanthropic charities and scholarship programs. Review the categories below and consider making a tax-deductible contribution today at a level of your choice.
Premier Sponsor:
$50,000 Includes 2 tables of 10 and full-page back cover of Tribute Book, acknowledgment at the podium and Gala video screens and on AOC Website. If you are interested in becoming a Premier Partner, please contact Alpha Omega Council President Harry Vlachos directly at hvlachos@alphaomegacouncil.org
Diamond Sponsor:
$25,000 Includes 1 table of 10, full-page inside back cover of Tribute Book, and acknowledgement on Gala video screens
Emerald Sponsor:
$15,000 Includes 5 seats, full-page recognition in the Tribute Book, and acknowledgement on Gala video screens
Ruby Sponsor:
$10,000 Includes 4 seats, half-page recognition in the Tribute Book, and acknowledgement on Gala video screens
Platinum Sponsor:
$7,500 Includes 2 seats and a half-page in the Tribute Book
Gold $5,000 – Includes 2 seats and name listed in the Tribute Book
Silver $2,500 – Includes name listed in the Tribute Book
Patron $1,000 – Includes name listed in the Tribute Book
Friend $500 – Includes name listed in the Tribute Book
Please consider making your tax-deductible contribution today. Click the Tribute Book Sponsor Button below or download the Tribute Book Sponsor form to submit via email.
Proceeds from your donation will be used in our mission to support additional distinguished scholars and to further fund our worthy philanthropic causes.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your generous support.
ALPHA OMEGA COUNCIL HOSTED 2024 GREEK HERITAGE NIGHT WITH BOSTON RED SOX AT FENWAY PARK ON JUNE 4 IN HONOR OF HARRY AGGANIS “THE GOLDEN GREEK”
The sold-out festive evening welcomed an estimated 5,000 Greek Americans and benefitted the Metropolis of Boston Camp Gym & Field House Project at Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center
Photo 1 Caption: Heritage Pregame Ceremony on Jersey Street with Metropolis of Boston Dance Group (Photo Credit: Maria Kechri) Photo 2 Caption: On-Field Ceremony with (L-R) Alpha Omega Council Chairperson Christos Chrisafides; Alpha Omega Council President Paul Tsitsopoulos; Greek National Baseball Manager Chris Demetral; Greek National Baseball Players Noah Zavolas and Loukas Soukeras; St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center and Metropolis of Boston Camp Executive Director Michael Sintros; Metropolis of Boston Camp Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Panos Coufos; AHEPA Chapter #50 President Chris Markos; & Consul General of Greece in Boston Honorable Symeon Tegos with daughter (Photo Credit: Maria Kechri)
BOSTON, MA (June 5, 2024) –– Last night, the Alpha Omega Council of Boston, a Greek American organization cultivating the ideals of Hellenism by uniting Americans of Hellenic descent and Philhellenes through philanthropy and fellowship, hosted its annual Greek Heritage Night with the Boston Red Sox (vs. Atlanta Braves) at Fenway Park on June 4, 2024, which welcomed an estimated 5,000 Greek Americans to the stadium in celebration of Hellenism.
In its 7th year, Greek Heritage Night is a fundraiser to benefit charities supported by Alpha Omega Council. 2024 Greek Heritage Night with Boston Red Sox paid tribute to the memory of the great Harry Agganis, nicknamed “The Golden Greek”, and honored the Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC), who was the beneficiary of the evening. Net proceeds from Alpha Omega Council’s sell out of 2,400 tickets benefitted the Metropolis of Boston Camp Gym Field House Project that is currently underway at MBC’s St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, New Hampshire.
Greek Heritage Night transformed Fenway Park into an evening packed with Hellenism. Prior to the game, there was a Heritage Pregame Ceremony on Jersey Street with members of the local Greek Community as well as Greek dance groups, such as Metropolis of Boston Dance Group, the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon, the Sons & Daughters of Alexander the Great, and Annunciation Church of Brockton Dance Group, who performed traditional Greek dances..
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Peter Agris Memorial Journalism and Communications Awards mark 32nd year
Photo 1 Caption: Heritage Pregame Ceremony on Jersey Street with Metropolis of Boston Dance Group (Photo Credit: Maria Kechri) Photo 2 Caption: On-Field Ceremony with (L-R) Alpha Omega Council Chairperson Christos Chrisafides; Alpha Omega Council President Paul Tsitsopoulos; Greek National Baseball Manager Chris Demetral; Greek National Baseball Players Noah Zavolas and Loukas Soukeras; St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center and Metropolis of Boston Camp Executive Director Michael Sintros; Metropolis of Boston Camp Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Panos Coufos; AHEPA Chapter #50 President Chris Markos; & Consul General of Greece in Boston Honorable Symeon Tegos with daughter (Photo Credit: Maria Kechri)
BOSTON, MA (June 5, 2024) –– Last night, the Alpha Omega Council of Boston, a Greek American organization cultivating the ideals of Hellenism by uniting Americans of Hellenic descent and Philhellenes through philanthropy and fellowship, hosted its annual Greek Heritage Night with the Boston Red Sox (vs. Atlanta Braves) at Fenway Park on June 4, 2024, which welcomed an estimated 5,000 Greek Americans to the stadium in celebration of Hellenism.
In its 7th year, Greek Heritage Night is a fundraiser to benefit charities supported by Alpha Omega Council. 2024 Greek Heritage Night with Boston Red Sox paid tribute to the memory of the great Harry Agganis, nicknamed “The Golden Greek”, and honored the Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC), who was the beneficiary of the evening. Net proceeds from Alpha Omega Council’s sell out of 2,400 tickets benefitted the Metropolis of Boston Camp Gym Field House Project that is currently underway at MBC’s St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, New Hampshire.
Greek Heritage Night transformed Fenway Park into an evening packed with Hellenism. Prior to the game, there was a Heritage Pregame Ceremony on Jersey Street with members of the local Greek Community as well as Greek dance groups, such as Metropolis of Boston Dance Group, the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon, the Sons & Daughters of Alexander the Great, and Annunciation Church of Brockton Dance Group, who performed traditional Greek dances..
Read more…
Peter Agris Memorial Journalism and Communications Awards mark 32nd year
of grants to Greek Americans
March 31 deadline for $5,000 communications grants
BOSTON – The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism/Communications Scholarships recently kicked off its 32nd year of providing critical financial aid to aspiring Greek American journalists, communications, and media specialists.
The grants are provided through a collaboration between the Alpha Omega Council of New England and the Agris family. Comprised of leading professionals of Hellenic ancestry, the Alpha Omega Council annually honors its late founder, Peter Agris, the founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle, for fifty years the premier Greek American national English-language national weekly newspaper in this country. Agris, who died in 1989, was an Archon of the Greek Orthodox Church, a trustee of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, Anatolia College, The American College of Greece, and an Ahepan.
With almost $750,000 in grants to 142 recipients since 1993, the program has created a network of Hellenic media professionals which includes: Brett Forrest, Emmy Award Senior Reporter, EW Scripps & Emmy Award; George Gemelas, environmental journalist, The Indianapolis Business Journal; Anastasia Lennon, investigative reporter, The New Bedford Light; Arielle Mitropoulos, anchor/reporter, WMUR-TV, Manchester, NH; Constantine Valhouli, journalist, author, documentary film director; Christina Xenos, Greek cookbook author & culinary journalist; Melanie Yates, Senior Editor, Heart Magazines; and scores of others in communications and media positions around the globe.
The program is accepting applications through its March 31 deadline. Criteria include Greek American heritage; U.S. citizenship; current full-time enrollment as journalism/communications/media majors at the graduate/undergraduate level in an accredited college or university in the United States; active participation in school, community, church organizations; a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Interested candidates should return the application, required essay, current transcripts, and professional work that enhances the application to Committee Executive Director Nancy Agris Savage at: NancyASavage@gmail.com no later than March 31, 2024.
Questions may be directed to: NancyASavage@gmail.com and further information is available on the Alpha Omega Council’s website https://www.alphaomegacouncil.org/scholarships/
The Alpha Omega Council of New England
BOSTON – The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism/Communications Scholarships recently kicked off its 32nd year of providing critical financial aid to aspiring Greek American journalists, communications, and media specialists.
The grants are provided through a collaboration between the Alpha Omega Council of New England and the Agris family. Comprised of leading professionals of Hellenic ancestry, the Alpha Omega Council annually honors its late founder, Peter Agris, the founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle, for fifty years the premier Greek American national English-language national weekly newspaper in this country. Agris, who died in 1989, was an Archon of the Greek Orthodox Church, a trustee of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, Anatolia College, The American College of Greece, and an Ahepan.
With almost $750,000 in grants to 142 recipients since 1993, the program has created a network of Hellenic media professionals which includes: Brett Forrest, Emmy Award Senior Reporter, EW Scripps & Emmy Award; George Gemelas, environmental journalist, The Indianapolis Business Journal; Anastasia Lennon, investigative reporter, The New Bedford Light; Arielle Mitropoulos, anchor/reporter, WMUR-TV, Manchester, NH; Constantine Valhouli, journalist, author, documentary film director; Christina Xenos, Greek cookbook author & culinary journalist; Melanie Yates, Senior Editor, Heart Magazines; and scores of others in communications and media positions around the globe.
The program is accepting applications through its March 31 deadline. Criteria include Greek American heritage; U.S. citizenship; current full-time enrollment as journalism/communications/media majors at the graduate/undergraduate level in an accredited college or university in the United States; active participation in school, community, church organizations; a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Interested candidates should return the application, required essay, current transcripts, and professional work that enhances the application to Committee Executive Director Nancy Agris Savage at: NancyASavage@gmail.com no later than March 31, 2024.
Questions may be directed to: NancyASavage@gmail.com and further information is available on the Alpha Omega Council’s website https://www.alphaomegacouncil.org/scholarships/
The Alpha Omega Council of New England
is pleased to announce…
March 31 deadline for $5,000 communications grants
The 32nd Peter Agris Memorial Scholarship Awards
in the fields of Journalism & Communications
Up to six $5,000 non-renewable grants
Criteria include:
● Greek American heritage
● U.S. citizenship
● Current full-time graduate/undergraduate enrollment
at an accredited university in the U.S.
● Majoring in Journalism/Communications
● Minimum 3.0 GPA
● Active participation in school, community & church
● Demonstrated financial need
● Completed application
● Required essay
● Current transcript
● Links to professional work
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Email to: NancyASavage@gmail.com
Click here to download the 2024 Agris Journalism Awards Flyer.
The 32nd Peter Agris Memorial Scholarship Awards
in the fields of Journalism & Communications
Up to six $5,000 non-renewable grants
Criteria include:
● Greek American heritage
● U.S. citizenship
● Current full-time graduate/undergraduate enrollment
at an accredited university in the U.S.
● Majoring in Journalism/Communications
● Minimum 3.0 GPA
● Active participation in school, community & church
● Demonstrated financial need
● Completed application
● Required essay
● Current transcript
● Links to professional work
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Email to: NancyASavage@gmail.com
Click here to download the 2024 Agris Journalism Awards Flyer.