AGAPI Care hosted its annual Christmas cocktail party last Friday, bringing together members of its Committee of Management, Executive Management, staff, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters. The event served as an opportunity to celebrate the organisation’s accomplishments over the past year and express gratitude to those who made it possible.

President of AGAPI Care, Arthur Evrinidis, opened the evening with a heartfelt speech, acknowledging the dedication and contributions of the team.

“We could not do this without you. You are what makes us special,” he stated, extending his thanks to the Committee of Management, staff, sponsors, and the community for their unwavering support.

Chief Operating Officer of AGAPI Care Ange Pilipasidis with the Employee of the Year 2024, Victoria Pilipasidis. Photo: Supplied

Chief Operating Officer Ange Pilipasidis echoed these sentiments, commending the efforts of the Committee of Management and highlighting the remarkable achievements of AGAPI Care’s Day Program. Pilipasidis specifically recognised the hard work of Day Program Manager Dandelo Quiambao, Day Program Coordinator Christine Tsourdalakis, and Day Program Team Leader Chrysi Tsompanoglou for their contributions to the program’s success.

The evening also featured the presentation of the prestigious AGAPI Care Presidential Awards.

Enise Akbati was also awarded. Photo: Supplied

Arthur Evriniadis and Mary Gakopoulos honoured the following recipients for their exceptional contributions:

  • Employee of the Year 2024: Victoria Pilipasidis
  • Going Above and Beyond Their Role 2024: Victoria Pilipasidis, Enise Akbati, Bishwo Girl
Going above and beyond his role in 2024 Bishwo Giri. Photo: Supplied

Special recognition was given to Ange Pilipasidis and Victoria Pilipasidis for organising the celebration, with a particular thanks to Victoria Pilipasidis and Stefanos Panagiotopoulos for providing the evening’s music.