Greek International Women Awards (GIWA)

2nd GIWA awards powered by Aphrodite Hills Resort: The impressive awards ceremony on April 11th

The biggest celebration of the Greek professional woman who excels in the world will be broadcasted on TV by ERT WORLD and online through the digital platform ERTFLIX at https://www.ertflix.gr/ertworld-live/ on Sunday, April 11, at 19:00.

Her Excellency, the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou will give the opening address.

The 12 winners who stood out for the judges and the audience will be announced and awarded. The ceremony will be presented by the renowned journalist and presenter Emi Zisiopoulou-Livaniou. For the first time and independently of the competition, the International Recognition award will be given, as well as the established (also independent of the competition award) Lifetime Achievement award to two great Greek women with significant international exposure. The judges, sponsors, the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Maria Syregela and the Secretary General of Public Diplomacy and Hellenes Abroad, Giannis Chrysoulakis will honour with their presence the award ceremony. This important celebration dedicated to the Greek woman will be honored by the presence of the renowned composer Evanthia Reboutsika while the public will have the opportunity to enjoy her music.

During the ceremony, we invite you to become part of our celebration by uploading a post or story on social media using the hashtags #shareyourstory and #GIWAwards.

This year’s Award categories are: Arts and Culture, Design, Business and Entrepreneurship, Fashion, Finance, Hospitality, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Shipping, Sports, Social Responsibility and Young Star Award.

169 Greek women from 13 countries around the world shared their story by participating in the Greek International Women Awards. 98 Greek women got shortlisted and they will be presented at the ceremony. The impressive participation of women across the globe proves that Greek women’s effort and skills stand out worldwide. The applications of the participants have gone through the process of supervision and validation by Ernst & Young Greece (EY), they have been rated by the GIWA judges and have been voted by the public.

The GIWA Powered by Aphrodite Hills Resort which is supported by businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs is under the Auspices of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, General Secretariat for family policy and gender equality, Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Secretariat for public diplomacy and Greeks abroad, National Chamber Network of Women Entrepreneurs and the Greek Embassy of Great Britain.

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