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Melina Kanakaredes
(Los Angeles, CA)
Hands down the biggest night in the Greek American community's history-- or at least in my lifetime. -
Jim Gianopulos
(Los Angeles, CA)
A historic moment for Greek Americans that will be remembered for a long time. -
Dr. George Carayannopoulos
(Smithtown, NY)
Exactly what our community has been yearning for. -
Nia Vardalos
(Los Angeles, CA)
Fabulous event, very elegant and touching. -
George Bliss
(Chicago, IL)
The Gabby Awards shook this world on Friday Night!!! -
Georgia Logothetis (Chicago, IL)
It was an unforgettable night. -
Daskalopoulos Kostas
(Chicago, IL)
The best event ever organized from a Greek American organization! Things are finally getting upgraded. -
Eve Geroulis
(Chicago, IL)
Superlative. Glamorous. Elegant. Touching. Proud. Noble. It was a remarkable event. I am honored to have been there and brimming with pride. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo. -
Demae De Rocher
(Minneapolis, MN)
Greek America's pride shined on June 19, 2009, and it was a privilege to be there. Well done! -
Judge Peggy Chiampas
(Chicago, IL)
It was a life-altering event. I have never been more moved or proud of who I am and where I have come from. -
Andreas Akaras
(Baltimore, MD)
To commend you, to congratulate you, to say job well done are words too little to satisfy the accolades you deserve for putting on the Gabby Awards. -
Alexis Fasseas
(Chicago, IL)
It was emotional and made us all feel so proud and connected to our heritage. -
Fotios Piniros
(New York, NY)
Outstanding! Beyond my wildest expectations. -
Alex Costakis
(Los Angeles, CA)
The pride in our Greek American heritage as expressed by each and every award presenter and recipient was heartfelt and meaningful.
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Historic Gathering of Greek Americans in Chicago for First Gabby Awards
(June 19, 2009 – Chicago, IL) In an evening that will go down in history as the single largest gathering of talented and successful Greek Americans ever assembled in the same room together, over 1200 people descended upon the Windy City from all corners of the country and world for the first Gabby Awards-- together to celebrate “Greek America's Best and Brightest Stars.” The event, which attracted people from 28 states and three foreign countries was sold out with a wait list exceeding 600 people hoping to get in to the "event of our generation," as several participants called it. Eight Gabby Awards were handed out, along with one Lifetime Achievement award at an event that opened with an emotionally charged award show at the historic Merle Reskin Theater in Chicago and closed with an explosive after party that included song and dance well into the early hours of the following morning. The winners came from internet voting, during which over 100,000 people took part. Click here to signup for email updates on the 2011 Gabby Awards. Get a copy of the DVD of the complete 2009 Gabby Awards. It includes the entire awards ceremony and special moments from the red carpet and after party. |
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