The Greek Herald was formally recognised by NSW Member for Oatley, Mark Coure MP, at a special Community Recognition Morning Tea held on Friday, July 25, following the newspaper’s recent accolade as Multicultural Publication of the Year.
The event, hosted quarterly at Club Rivers in Riverwood, celebrates individuals, organisations and businesses who have been acknowledged through Community Recognition Statements – short speeches delivered in the NSW Parliament by Mr Coure to honour local achievements.
Among the 32 recipients at this latest gathering, The Greek Herald was recognised for its ongoing contribution to multicultural journalism in Australia. The mention followed Mr Coure’s formal recognition of the publication in Parliament earlier this year, where he praised the newspaper’s dedication to representing and preserving the voices of Hellenic Australians and broader migrant communities.
After receiving the award, The Greek Herald’s Digital Editor Andriana Simos expressed gratitude for the recognition.
“We are honoured that The Greek Herald was acknowledged in NSW Parliament and at this special event,” Miss Simos said.
“Our team works tirelessly to tell the stories that matter to our community – stories of heritage, of hope, of progress. To be recognised at this level reaffirms the role multicultural media plays in shaping Australia’s social fabric.”
Mr Coure said events like these highlight the vital role of community contributions in building a more inclusive and connected society.
“Community Recognition Statements are one of the best parts of my job. They shine the light on our quiet achievers and the unsung heroes here in our local area,” he said.
“This event is really just about saying thank you — thank you to those who put others first and who shape our community and state for the better. Their names and efforts now live on in the official record of the NSW Parliament.”
Other recipients honoured at the morning tea included St George Basketball, Little Legs Foundation, and Irene Hatzipetros, among others.
Each of their stories has now been formally entered into Hansard, the official transcript of the NSW Parliament.
