Nine Receive AGAPE Awards
Nine Receive AGAPE awards
The AGAPE Awards (All Generations Accomplishing Philanthropic Endeavors) honor exceptional Philoptochos members and were presented at the 2010 National Convention to the following: Christine Charitis, Direct Archdiocesan District; Georgia Barris, Metropolis of Chicago; Georgia Antinopoulos, Metropolis of Pittsburgh; Diane Colapietro, Metropolis of Boston; Janet Elfter, Metropolis of Denver; Bella Kontinos, Metropolis of Atlanta; Presbytera Eva Paul, Metropolis of Detroit; Clara Nicon, Metropolis of San Francisco, and Dolly Demetris, Metropolis of New Jersey.
The presentations were made during a Special Ceremony at the closing session of the 2010 National Convention where the 400 delegates and friends enthusiastically applauded and cheered as AGAPE Chairmen Elaine Cladis and Maria Stavropoulos introduced each of the recipients who received a beautiful gift and certificate from National President Aphrodite Skeadas.
Philoptochos is truly honored to recognize such inspirational women who devote themselves selflessly to their Church and Philoptochos on a daily basis, helping those in need but serving as mentors and leaders for their Chapter members. Special acknowledgement was given to Clara Nicon of the Church of the Assumption in Seattle, WA who celebrated her 96th birthday in June and Diane Colapietro of Saint George Cathedral, Springfield, MA who is 91 years young. Both traveled to Atlanta to receive their awards and serve as exemplary stewards of Philoptochos for all to emulate.
President Skeadas presented the AGAPE award recipients to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios at a private reception and also recognized each recipient at the Clergy Laity Grand Banquet on Wednesday evening.