NILES, IL – The United Hellenic Voters of America (UHVA) presents their 2024 Awards Gala on Sunday, October 27 at the Chateau Ritz in Niles, IL.

The UHVA invites all to celebrate a milestone in our community at their 50th Anniversary Awards Gala, where they will honor the 2024 Persons of the Year and the Most Distinguished Greek-Americans of 2024. The evening will include the awards presentation, entertainment, music, and dancing, all in celebration of excellence within our Greek community.

This prestigious event will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Chateau Ritz, starting at 5 PM. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and network with political officials, candidates, and influential members of our Greek community. The evening promises to be a vibrant gathering, showcasing the achievements of our honorees and the spirit of our heritage.

Covered by prominent media outlets within the Hellenic community, the UHVA Awards Gala stands as the cornerstone event for the organization. It is the only event of its kind that fosters dialogue and collaboration between elected officials from both sides of the aisle, as well as community leaders in the region. This creates an invaluable platform for exchanging views and ideas, strengthening the bonds within our community.

The distinguished honorees for 2024 include:

Person of the Year Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State; Entertainer of the Year John Kapelos, actor and entertainer; the Most Distinguished Greek-Americans: Sam Panos, CEO of Christ Panos Foods; Frank Klopas, Chicago Fire Head Coach; Dean Maragos, New Trier Committeeman; and UHVA Legend Award: Tom Kostopoulos, Former Board Member, Treasurer and Hall of Fame Recipient.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening that combines celebration, networking, and cultural pride.

Tickets are available now at www.uhva.org.

About the United Hellenic Voters of America

Established in 1974, the United Hellenic Voters of America (UHVA) is a non-partisan, grassroots political organization serving the Greek-American community. The UHVA is dedicated to addressing issues that are vital to Greek-Americans by providing a voice for the Hellenic community at the voting polls. Local elections matter! Focusing primarily on local and state elections the UHVA provides the bridge between the community and local candidates who would otherwise be unknown to the voters. Local elections garner very little publicity marking these candidates as just a name on a ballot. The UHVA meets and interviews these candidates who wish to forge a relationship with the Greek-American community endorsing candidates they feel will benefit them. The UHVA annual event brings together political officials and candidates from both sides of the aisle in a vibrant and welcoming environment. It is the only event of its kind.

Partial proceeds from the 50th Anniversary UHVA Awards Gala benefit the Dr. Dimitrios Kyriazopoulos Scholarship Fund presented at the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Gala each year.