PRESS RELEASE: Niles, Illinois – The United Hellenic Voters of America (UHVA) presents their 2024 Awards Gala on October 27, 2024 at the Chateau Ritz in Niles, Illinois.
The UHVA invites you to celebrate a milestone in the community at their 50th Anniversary Awards Gala, where they will honor the 2024 Persons of the Year and the Most Distinguished Greek Americans of 2024. Join them for an unforgettable evening filled with awards, entertainment, music, and dancing, all in celebration of excellence within our Greek community.
This prestigious event will take place on October 27, 2024 at the Chateau Ritz, starting at 5:00pm. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and network with political officials, candidates, and influential members of our Greek community. The evening promises to be a vibrant gathering, showcasing the achievements of our honorees and the spirit of our heritage.
Covered by prominent media outlets within the Hellenic community, the UHVA Awards Gala stands as the cornerstone event for our organization. It is the only event of its kind that fosters dialogue and collaboration between elected officials from both sides of the aisle, as well as business leaders in our region. This creates an invaluable platform for exchanging views and ideas, strengthening the bonds within our community.
They proudly announce the distinguished honorees for 2024, including:
Person of the Year: Alexi Giannoulias – Illinois Secretary of State
Entertainer of the Year: John Kapelos – Actor & Entertainer
Most Distinguished Greek-Americans:
Sam Panos – CEO of Christ Panos Foods
Frank Klopas – Chicago Fire Head Coach
Dean Maragos – New Trier Committeeman
UHVA Legend Award: Tom Kostopoulos – Former Board Member & Treasurer & Hall of Fame Recipient
Join in as they celebrate their remarkable contributions and achievements. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening that combines celebration, networking, and cultural pride!
Tickets are available now at www.uhva.org.
About United Hellenic Voters of America
Established in 1974, the United Hellenic Voters of America (UHVA) is a non-partisan grass roots political organization serving the Greek-American community in the Chicago metropolitan area with chapters in several other parts of the country. The UHVA is dedicated to addressing issues that are vital to Greek-Americans by actively participating in political and community affairs and by establishing close relationships with our elected officials.
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