The Konstantinos Kalligas Awards, organized by the Greek section of the Association of European Journalists (AEJ Greece), honor outstanding Greek and international journalists who have demonstrated excellence, integrity, and dedication in journalism. Named after Konstantinos Kalligas, a pioneer in Greek journalism and European affairs reporting, the awards recognize contributions to media freedom, journalistic ethics, and European integration.
🏅 2010 Konstantinos Kalligas Awards
At the 2010 award ceremony, AEJ Greece honored both Greek and international journalists for their exceptional work in journalism.
Greek Journalists Awarded:
- Konstantinos Zoulas
- Marina Kourmpela
- Evangelia Kritikou
- Giannis Papadimitriou
- Nikos Mpakounakis
International Journalism Award:
🏅 József Martin (Hungary) – Recognized for his exceptional contribution to European journalism.
🎖 Special Honors were also awarded to:
- Hellenic Management Association (EEDE)
- IEK DOMI, a private school of journalism in Athens, for their contribution to journalism education.
🏅 2009 Konstantinos Kalligas Awards
The 2009 ceremony, held in the prestigious Theodoros Karatzas Hall of the National Bank of Greece, celebrated excellence in journalism in the presence of:
âś” Rodi Kratsa, Vice President of the European Parliament.
âś” Greek and European Parliament members.
âś” Panos Sombolos, President of the Greek Association of Daily Newspaper Journalists.
Greek Journalists Awarded:
- Pinelopi Gavra
- George Syriopoulos
- Pavlos Tsimas
- Christos Panagiotopoulos
- Iraklis Galanakis
International Journalism Award:
🏅 Jean Quatremer (France) – Recognized for his significant contributions to European journalism.
📌 Jean Quatremer, a journalist for Libération and Brussels correspondent, had previously won the Louise Weiss Award for European Journalism in 2006—the first time the prize was awarded for a blog. He is also the President of AEJ France.
🔹 The awards were sponsored by the National Bank of Greece, with President and CEO Takis Arapoglou stating:
“The selection of awardees was based on their abilities, experience, expertise, and above all, their ethics—which must always be the foundation of journalistic excellence.”
🏅 2008 Konstantinos Kalligas Awards
In 2008, AEJ Greece held its annual awards ceremony at the Theodoros Karatzas Hall, with special guest Dimitris Sioufas, President of the Greek Parliament.
Greek Journalists Awarded:
- Giannis Diakogiannis
- Alex Papahelas
- Giannis Kritsantonis
- Pavlos Gerakaris
- Teta Papadopoulou
International Journalism Award:
🏅 Otmar Lahodynsky (Austria) – President of AEJ Austria, awarded for his impact on European journalism.
🎖 Special Remarks from AEJ Greece Sponsor:
âś” Takis Arapoglou, President & CEO of the National Bank of Greece, emphasized that:
“All the awardees were selected based on their skills, experience, and journalistic integrity—with ethos being the defining factor.”
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About the Konstantinos Kalligas Awards
🔹 The Konstantinos Kalligas Awards celebrate Greek and international journalists who contribute to:
âś” Media freedom and transparency.
âś” Ethical journalism and investigative reporting.
âś” The promotion of European values and democracy.
🏅 The awards honor both seasoned journalists and emerging talents, reinforcing AEJ Greece’s commitment to journalistic excellence and press freedom.
🌟 Congratulations to all the awardees for their dedication to independent journalism!
