AHEPA hosts successful 2026 biennial congressional banquet in Washington

The Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) hosted its 2026 AHEPA National Banquet connected Wednesday, May 13, astatine the historical Mayflower Hotel successful Washington, bringing unneurotic salient members of the Greek-American community, diplomats, lawmakers and distinguished guests.

The evening was hosted by FOX News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel, who served arsenic maestro of ceremonies. Among the notable attendees were Greek Ambassador to the United States Antonis Alexandridis, Cypriot Ambassador to the United States Evangelos Savva, arsenic good arsenic U.S. lawmakers Gus Bilirakis, Ryan Mackenzie, Thomas Suozzi and Nicole Malliotakis.

A item of the evening was the presumption of the 2026 AHEPA Pericles Award to Congresswoman Grace Meng, introduced and honored by Congresswoman Dina Titus.

Retired Colonel Nicholas P. Vamvakias received the inaugural Dilboy Veterans Committee Award, emphasizing the value of veterans wrong the AHEPA family. Members of the Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena besides participated successful honoring much than 30 veterans successful attendance with the AHEPA Medal for Military Service.

Additional honors included the 2026 Academy of Achievement Award successful Civics and Philanthropy, presented to Dan Mariaschin, the retiring CEO of B’nai B’rith International.

Meanwhile, Paulette Poulos, retiring Executive Director of Leadership 100, received the 2026 Daughters of Penelope Spirit Award.

Founded successful 1922, AHEPA has agelong promoted civic engagement, acquisition and assemblage work some successful the United States and internationally. Since 1927, the enactment has besides recognized individuals dedicated to nationalist work and leadership.

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AHEPA thanked each attendees for contributing to what it described arsenic different memorable and palmy signature event.