PERGA | GREECE 2.0
HACC with HIN and MITEF
Wednesday May 26th @ 12:00 pm EDT
HACC PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Celebrating Excellence, Leadership & Achievement
For decades, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce has proudly recognized distinguished individuals whose exceptional achievements, leadership, and contributions reflect the Chamber's longstanding commitment to excellence in business and to the advancement of the Greek-American community.
The prestigious Person of the Year Award, presented annually at the Chamber's Dinner Gala, honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments, visionary leadership, and a dedication to strengthening the ties between Greece and the United States.
Over the years, the Chamber has had the privilege of honoring prominent Greek Americans and Greek nationals whose remarkable careers, accomplishments, and contributions have made a lasting impact on their respective industries and communities.
The Person of the Year Gala remains one of the Chamber's most distinguished traditions, celebrating excellence, honoring achievement, and recognizing the enduring spirit of Hellenism.
Past Recipients
2025 John Coustas, President and CEO, Danaos Corporation
2024 George Economou, Founder TMS Group
2023 Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder President and CEO, Tsakos Energy Navigations, TEN Limited
2019 Nicolas A. Vernicos, President International Chamber of Commerce; President, Vernikos Maritime
2017 Polys Hajioannou, Chief Executive Officer Safe Bukers, Inc.
2016 Nitsa Logothetis, Founder & Executive Chairperson of Seleni Institute
2015 Andreas C. Dracopoulos, Co-President & Member of the Board, Stavros Niarchos Foundation
2014 Robert D.Somerville, Former Chairman & CEO, American Bureau of Shipping
2013 Robert G. Shaw, Managing Director, Sea Trade Holdingr Inc.
2012 Spyros M. Polemis, Chairman &Managing Director, Seacrest Shipping Co., Ltd
2011 John A. Angelicoussis, Chairman & CEO, Angelicoussis Shipping Group Ltd
2010 Sophocles N Zoullas, Chairman & CEO, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
2009 Clay Maitland, Managing Partner, International Registries Inc.
2008 George M. Marcus, Chairman, The Marcus & Millichap Company
2007 Angeliki Frangou, Chairman & CEO Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.
2006 C. Dean Metropoulos, Chairman & CEO C Dean Metropoulos & Company
2005 Costas Kondylis, Principle, Costas Kondylis & Partners LLP
2004 Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman, CEO & President, General Maritime Corp.
2003 Dora Bakoyianni, Mayor, City of Athens
2002 James N. Gianopulos, Chairman, Fox Filmed Entertainment
2001 Christos M. Cotsakos, CEO, E*Trade Group, Inc.
2000 John J. Steitz, Jr., Thomas Cook & Son
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