The annual Dinner Dance of Panpaphios this year is taking place on Saturday (January31, 2009), at Terrace on the Park at 6:30PM. During the event three unique individuals will be honored for their contributions to the Cypriot community.
Panpahian Organization’s President, Michael Hadjiloucas expressed the organization’s views about this year’s event.
“At this year’s Dinner Dance we are honoring, three PILLARS and distinguished individuals of the Greek/Cypriot community who have helped the community, our culture and are continuously promoting freedom and solution of our Cyprus problem.
“Evagoras Pallikarides” award which is granted to an individual for his efforts to promote justice and freedom for Cyprus goes to Panicos Papanicolaou, President of the Cyprus Federation of America for ALL of his efforts, dedication, financial assistance, devotion, his valuable time and tireless efforts for promoting justice and freedom for Cyprus.
The “Member of the Year Award” goes to Nicos Paphitis, who is of Paphian descent and has significantly help the association over the years through moral support, guidance, financial support and also generosity and kindness. He helped our Association in raising moneys for the sick and individuals in need.. In simple words when Nicos is asked to help in anything, he answers by “Yes .. Sure” and never says NO. Nicos is also involved with Cyprus Federation, (always has been) and now serves as one of the Vice President.
The “Distinguished Fellow Cyprian Award” goes to, Ms. Elena Marouletti, the President and Executive Producer of Aktina FM / Aktina TV for promoting our culture and history through her Radio / TV and all the other events she and her personnel undertake.
As Paphians, Cypriots and Hellenes we would like to say thank you to Panico, Elena and Nico for all they have done so far for our community, our culture and promoting justice and freedom for Cyprus. We wish them all the best and encourage them to continue their viable work.”
For more info visit PanpahianUSA.org.
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