PUBLIC BENEFIT FOUNDATION

Awards and Distinctions Bestowed upon the Foundation and its Governing Body by Institutions in Greece and Abroad

Embassy of France in Greece
On Monday, May 10, 2010, Mr. Grabriel de Broglie, Chancellor of the Institute of France has handed, in the presence of French Ambassador to Greece Mr. Christophe Farnaud, insignia of the Knight of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Anthony Papadimitriou, President of the Public Benefit Foundation Alexander S. Onassis and insignia of the Knight of the Legion of Merit to Mr. John Ioannidis, Vice President of the Foundation. The ceremony, which took place in the French Embassy residence, was followed by a reception in the presence of families and friends of the honorees, associates of the Onassis Foundation, and representantives from the world of art and culture, politicians and members of the press.
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American Hellenic Institute (AHI), Washington
The American Hellenic Institute bestowed on to the Foundation the Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award for its outstanding service and dedication to the preservation and promotion of the Hellenic culture and heritage. The award was accepted by the president of the Foundation Mr. Anthony Papadimitriou in the presence of 2,000 distinguished members of the greek communities of North America.
March 15, 2008, Washington, D.C.

ELEPAP Honors the Foundation
Celebrating 70 years of dedication to helping children with disabilities, the Hellenic Society for Disabled Children (ELEPAP) held a special event to honour the benefactors, sponsors and volunteers that have contributed to the realization of its goals. The special event took place at the Athens Concert Hall on Tuesday November 27th 2007. The President of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, Mr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou received an honorary plaque from the President of ELEPAP Mrs. Mary Karella-Diamandopoulou.
2007

ATHENS MUNICIPALITY HONORS THE FOUNDATION
Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis bestowed the “Athens Medal” on the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation for its significant contribution to the dissemination of Greek Culture. The President of the Foundation, Mr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou received the award on behalf of the Board of Directors, at a special event held at City Hall on Thursday March 22nd 2007.
2007

CITY UNIVERSITY, LONDON
Honorary doctorate bestowed posthumously on Stelio Papadimitriou.
2006

PATRIARCHATE OF ALEXANDRIA
His Beatitude Theodoros II Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, posthumously presented Saint Mark’s Cross, with star and ribbon, to Stelio Papadimitriou and Saint Mark’s Cross to Mr Antony Papadimitriou, President of the Foundation, Mr Ioannis Ioannidis, Vice-President, Mr George Zabelas, Secretary, Mr Paul Ioannidis and Mr Apostolos Zabelas, Honorary Vice presidents.
2006

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, USA
School of International and Public Affairs Fifth annual prize of the school presented to the Foundation for its leading role worldwide and in recognition of its “excellent and continuing global educational and cultural activities”
2005

TWELFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MARITIME HALL OF FAME
2005 AWARDS
Award for leaders in the maritime industry presented to the President of the Foundation Stelio Papadimitriou
2005

THE GREEK-EGYPTIAN FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE
The Golden Chaplet Award presented to the Foundation as the Highest Honorary Distinction for its continuing contribution in Greece and Abroad
2005

ARCHDIOCESE OF ATHENS, CENTER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT (KE.S.O)
Title of Grand Benefactor presented to the Foundation by His Holiness Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
2002

MUNICIPALITY OF ATHENS
Gold Medal of Honor and Benefaction of the City of Athens presented to the Foundation, the President of the Foundation Stelio Papadimitriou, and the Vice Presidents Mr Paul Ioannidis and Mr Apostolos Zabelas.
2002

ACADEMY OF ATHENS
Section For Moral and Political Sciences
Gold Medal Presented to the Foundation.
2001