The Kastellorizian Association of Victoria (KAV) would like to share that nominations for the 2023 Kastellorizan of the Year Award will close soon on July 1.
Since 1993, one inspirational role model is awarded for achieved excellence in their chosen field and bringing honour to the Kastellorizian, Greek and/or Australian community.
The successful awardee will be notified by 14 August 2023, will be presented with it by the KAV President at the annual Kastellorizian of the Year Gala, to be held on October 14.
Last year’s winner was Lilliane Gomatos, who the association said “epitomises the importance of grassroots welfare of Kastellorizians and Greeks in Darwin, personifying the spirit of the original Kazzie philotimo – brotherhood”.
She was also recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2019 for her contribution to Australia’s vibrant multicultural society.
Full list of recipients from 1993 to present:
1993 Nicholas Bolkus
1994 Michael G Kailis
1995 Byron Kakulas
1996 Katherine Georgouras
1997 Jack Bisas
1998 John A Kiosoglou
1999 Nicholas Patiniotis
2000 Jacob Fronistas
2001 Angelo Hatsatouris
2002 Kenneth Michael
2003 Spiro Moraitis
2004 Nicholas Lolatgis
2005 Ernie Hondros
2006 Theo Conos
2007 Marika Bisas
2008 John K Mangos
2009 John B Salvaris
2010 Nicholas G Pappas
2011 Nicholas C Nicholas
2012 Michael N Spartels
2013 Stathis E Efstathis
2014 James Manifis
2015 George Pappas
2016 Allan Creswell
2017 Christine Dimer
2018 Basil Zempilas
2019 Freda Miriklis
2020 not awarded due to COVID-19
2021 Andrew Liveris
2022 Lilliane Gomatos
For more information and to apply, visit kazzieclub.com
