The Greek International Women Awards (GIWA) returned to the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre on Monday for a night that celebrated the talent, leadership and global impact of Greek women.
As the largest international network of professional women of Greek heritage, GIWA continues to unite, inspire and create role models for generations to come.
From start to finish, the evening combined elegance, emotion and meaningful connections, drawing distinguished guests from Greece and abroad.
The ceremony opened with a captivating dance performance and the phrase, “You get in life what you have the courage to ask for,” before hosts Katerina Gkagkaki and Tasos Tryfonos took the stage.
This year’s event was held on November 24, just one day before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In her remarks, renowned actress and director Mimi Denissi highlighted the importance of solidarity over competition among women.
With 15 award categories and a total of 154 nominees, the evening showcased impressive achievements across diverse fields.
The Media & Marketing Communications category — which included The Greek Herald publisher Dimitra Skalkos as a finalist — was won by Kyra Kapi, known for managing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ TikTok presence. It was a category filled with women whose work continues to inspire and shape the public sphere.
The Greek Herald also featured in the “Social Responsibility” category, with the newspaper’s Digital Editor, Andriana Simos, named finalist alongside other women who transformed their ideas into action. The award was ultimately received by Sofia Kouvelaki.
In the Arts category, the judges reached a tie, awarding both Angelika Kathariou and Marianna Kapsetaki.
In Business and Entrepreneurship — a category featuring Greek Australian nominee Violet Roumeliotis AM — the winner was Marianna Prokopi Dimitriadis, co-founder of three pioneering biotechnology start-ups.
Sofia Psarra was recognised in the Design category, while sexologist Eirini Cheirdari received the award for the Humanities. The Environmental Awareness prize went to Zisoula Dasiou.
Greek Australian designer Angela Nicolades was shortlisted for the Fashion award, which was ultimately presented to Antonia Karra.
Other award recipients included:
- Finance: Maria Leontiou
- Hospitality: Katilena Alpe
- Law & Political Science: Souzana Klementidi
- Science & Technology: Alexandra Drakaki
- Shipping: Aspasia Pastra
The 2025 GIWA ceremony once again highlighted the remarkable achievements of Greek women worldwide — women who continue to break barriers, uplift their communities and inspire future generations.
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