Julie And Nick Sakellariadis Receive Medal Of St. Paul
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios bestowed the Medal of St. Paul, the highest honor given by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, upon Julie and Nick Sakellariadis, who for more than three decades have quietly and effectively offered support to the Archdiocese along with Annunciation Church in New York City and many other Orthodox institutions. They are both longtime members of Leadership 100.
Dr. and Mrs. P. Roy Vagelos Donate $250 Million to Columbia Medical School to End Student Debt
Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, 88, the former chairman of Merck & Co., and his wife, Diana, are donating $250 million to the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, one of the top medical schools, to underwrite financial aid. They are both members of Leadership 100.
Helen And Lou Nicozisis Honored At OCMC Gala
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center Celebration Gala took place this past weekend, February 10, 2018, in Boca Raton, FL, at the Marriott at Boca Center. There were nearly 300 guests in attendance to honor Helen and Louis Nicozisis, members of Annunciation Church in Lancaster, PA, St. Mark Church in Boca Raton, FL, and St. Catherine Church in West Palm Beach, FL. Helen and Louis were honored for their lifetime of dedication to Orthodox Missions and the OCMC.
Nikitas And Marika Drakotos Honored By Ronald McDonald House New York Greek Division
Nikitas and Marika Drakotos, co-founders and associates of M & N Management Corp and members of Leadership 100 were honored by the Greek Division of Ronald McDonald House New York at the 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration at The New York Athletic Club in Manhattan on Tuesday, December 12.
Hellenic Medical Society Honors Dr. George Kofinas
The Hellenic Medical Society of New York honored Dr. George D. Kofinas, Director of the Fertility Institute at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital with the Distinguished Physician Award at their 81st Annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City. Both Dr. George Kofinas and his wife, Dr. Miranda Kofinas, are members of Leadership 100.
Dr. Nicholas Romas Honored By New Rochelle Ahepa Chapter
AHEPA’s James Plevritis-Joseph C. Keane Evzone Chapter of New Rochelle, New York honored Dr. Nicholas Romas as the chapter’s Man of the Year with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its 15th Annual Initiation and Luncheon at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York on December 2, 2017. The award highlighted Dr. Romas’ dedication to his profession, service to humanity and guidance and care for his fellow AHEPANS. Dr. Romas is a longtime member of Leadership 100.
National Leadership 100 Sunday was observed across the country for the ninth year
National Leadership 100 Sunday was observed across the country for the ninth year on October 15, 2017. The celebration is held on a Sunday near to the Feast of Saint Iakovos in honor of the Founder of Leadership 100, Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory.
Executive Committee Approves $100,000 For Hurricane Response Fund
The Leadership 100 Executive Committee on September 5, 2017 unanimously approved emergency assistance to International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) for the Emergency Response Fund for Hurricanes with a grant of $100,000, in response to an appeal from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, which initially addressed Hurricane Harvey, but was extended to include Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
John A. Catsimatidis Receives Nicholas J. Bouras Award
The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle honored Archon John A. Catsimatidis, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman of the Red Apple Group, with the 2017 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship on October 20, 2017 at the Metropolitan Club in New York.
Peter Vlachos Receives 2017 Oxi Day Jaharis Service Award
Peter Vlachos, a longtime member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Investment Committee, was presented with the 2017 Jaharis Service Award during the 7th Annual Oxi Day Celebration in Washington, DC at the National World War II Memorial on October 26, 2017.
Eleni Bousis Hosts Gala To Raise Funds For Cancer Research
Eleni Bousis, a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees, hosted the second annual Wings to Cure Gala for the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF), which she founded and chairs, on Oct. 14. The event attracted more than 600 guests and raised $600,000 at the Hilton Chicago to support innovative cutting-edge cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Admiral James Stavridis To Give Keynote Address At 2018 Leadership 100 Annual Conference In Florida
Admiral Stavridis, formerly Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and currently Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, will give the keynote address at the Grand Banquet at the 27th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, February 1-4, 2018. at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in Key Biscayne, Florida according to George S. Tsandikos, Chairman of Leadership 100.
National Leadership 100 Sunday To Be Observered For Ninth Year
National Leadership 100 Sunday was observed across the country for the ninth year on October 15, 2017. The celebration is held on a Sunday near to the Feast of Saint Iakovos in honor of the Founder of Leadership 100, Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory.
Andy Manatos Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Andy Manatos, a longtime prominent member of Leadership 100, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Greek America Foundation's GABBY (Greek America’s Best and Brightest) Awards before 700 at Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 17, 2017.
John A. Catsimatidis Honored With Nicholas J. Bouras Award
The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle honored Archon John A. Catsimatidis, Chairman of the Order's Religious Freedom Initiative, with the 2017 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship October 20, 2017 at the Metropolitan Club in New York.
George Sakellaris And Team Proteus Win The 2017 Corfu Challenge
George Sakellaris and Team Proteus were the winners of the 2017 Corfu Challenge, which ran from July 3 to 8. The event was exceptional because of the challenging sailing conditions for both the coastal race and windward leeward courses; racing in between Corfu and Albania was a photographer’s dream.
Small Parish Program, Funded For Three Years
Leadership 100 responded to the initiative of the Small Parish Subcommittee of the Finance Committee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in 2015 by funding a three-year Small Parish Program to stimulate the growth of new and struggling parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Grants in 2015 and 2017 each supported four parishes with $200,000 and $155,000, respectively.
Center for Family Care to Host Conference
The Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, in conjunction with the host parish of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church of Canonsburg, Pa., held its second Family Ministry Conference, “The Orthodox Family in a Changing World,” on September 20-23. The Center for Family Care and the Family Ministry Conferences are supported in part with grants from Leadership 100.
Dr. Anthony Limberakis Honored at Archdiocesan Cathedral Gala
Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and a prominent member of Leadership 100, was honored with the Holy Trinity Award at the 82nd Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity's Cathedral Gala on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Guastavino's in New York.
Admiral James Stavridis, Sylvia Burwell and John Angelos to Speak at Leadership 100 Conference
Admiral James Stavridis, Sylvia Mathews Burwell and John P. Angelos will be the main speakers at the 27th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, February 1- 4, 2018, at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in Key Biscayne, Florida, according to George S. Tsandikos, Chairman.