The Late George Michael of 80s band Wham! to Be Honoured posthumously among other notable Greek Cypriots of the Diaspora
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum is proud to announce the nominees for the CYDIA Awards 2025, a prestigious annual celebration that honours the outstanding contributions of Cypriots in the diaspora. This year, the event will spotlight exceptional individuals across multiple categories, including the highly anticipated Lifetime Achievement Award.
We are delighted to reveal that the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to two remarkable individuals: Dr. Theodoros Potamitis, a renowned Cypriot ophthalmologist, surgeon, and vitreo-retinal specialist, and George Michael, the legendary Greek Cypriot musician whose global influence continues to inspire generations. The award for George Michael will be presented posthumously, recognising his extraordinary contributions to the music industry and his lasting impact on the global cultural landscape.
Dr Theodoros Potamitis
George Michael
Other important categories include the prestigious Diaspora Ambassador Award, which will be given to Loucas Pouroulis, a prominent mining and metallurgical magnate, and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Diaspora Entrepreneur Award, which will be awarded to Demetrios Constantinides, Chairman of Bioland Energy, for his exemplary achievements in the energy sector.
Loucas Pouroulis
Demetrios Constantinides
In the remaining 14 categories, the public is invited to vote for their favourite nominee. Public voting will close on Sunday, 20 April 2025, offering an opportunity for the global Cypriot community to have their say in recognising individuals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields.
CYDIA Awards 2025 Nominees and Categories
Contribution to Society
George Georgiou
Lucy Loizou
Natalia Kardash
Phanos Theophanous
Culture and Arts
Aliki Chrysochou
Halime Özdemir-Larusso
Marios Joannou Elia
Michalis Pantelidis
Education
Andria Zafirakou
Andrie Steliou
Elpidoforos Anastasiou
Sophia Petrides
Finance and Commerce
Christina Achilleos
Professor Christos Droussiotis
Maria Zavrou
Paul Nearchou
Film, Television, Theatre and Music
Ellpetha Tsivicos
Nick Kounoupias
Simon Kassianides
Yiana Pandelis
Health
Dr. Maria Neofytou
Dr. Panteli Theocharous
Dr. Peter Loizou
Dr. Stavros Nicolaou
Hospitality and Tourism
Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis
Farah Shammas
Tonia Buxton
Yannis Dinapoyias
Literature
Adrianne Roy
Anna-Maria Athanasiou
Costantia Manoli
Despo Pavlou
Media
Andrianne Philippou
Christos Joannides
Laura Neroulias Bisiotis
Savvas Agathangelou
Movement for Change
Anna Gubareva
Charalambos Toumazis
Costa Constanti
Martin Zarian
Real Estate
Anastasia Yianni
Demetrios Comodromos
Giorgos Michael Georgiou
Mustafa Afşaroğlu
Social and Philanthropy
Andrey Dashin
Kyrenia Nautical Club
Mandy Yamanis
Sistema Cyprus
Sports
Alexander Tofalides
James Demetriou
Karolina Pelendritou
Sophia Papamichalopoulos
Startups and Innovation
Cyprus Seeds
Elia Go!
Placy AI Real Estate Assistant
The Mighty Kitchen
The CYDIA Awards 2025 ceremony and gala dinner will be held at the Amara Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, on Saturday, 10 May 2025. The event will feature a spectacular entertainment programme with performances by Vasiliki Hadjiadamou, Batukinio, Shakallis Dance School, Aliki Chrysochou, Sophia Patsalides, Ciara, and internationally renowned Greek Cypriot artist Loukas Yorkas. The evening will be hosted by Emilia Papadopoulos and Christos Kyriakides.
This momentous event will celebrate the achievements of the global Cypriot community and serve as a reminder of the impact Cypriots continue to have worldwide.
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum is proud to announce the nominees for the CYDIA Awards 2025, a prestigious annual celebration that honours the outstanding contributions of Cypriots in the diaspora. This year, the event will spotlight exceptional individuals across multiple categories, including the highly anticipated Lifetime Achievement Award.
We are delighted to reveal that the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to two remarkable individuals: Dr. Theodoros Potamitis, a renowned Cypriot ophthalmologist, surgeon, and vitreo-retinal specialist, and George Michael, the legendary Greek Cypriot musician whose global influence continues to inspire generations. The award for George Michael will be presented posthumously, recognising his extraordinary contributions to the music industry and his lasting impact on the global cultural landscape.
Dr Theodoros Potamitis
George Michael
Other important categories include the prestigious Diaspora Ambassador Award, which will be given to Loucas Pouroulis, a prominent mining and metallurgical magnate, and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Diaspora Entrepreneur Award, which will be awarded to Demetrios Constantinides, Chairman of Bioland Energy, for his exemplary achievements in the energy sector.
Loucas Pouroulis
Demetrios Constantinides
In the remaining 14 categories, the public is invited to vote for their favourite nominee. Public voting will close on Sunday, 20 April 2025, offering an opportunity for the global Cypriot community to have their say in recognising individuals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields.
CYDIA Awards 2025 Nominees and Categories
Contribution to Society
George Georgiou
Lucy Loizou
Natalia Kardash
Phanos Theophanous
Culture and Arts
Aliki Chrysochou
Halime Özdemir-Larusso
Marios Joannou Elia
Michalis Pantelidis
Education
Andria Zafirakou
Andrie Steliou
Elpidoforos Anastasiou
Sophia Petrides
Finance and Commerce
Christina Achilleos
Professor Christos Droussiotis
Maria Zavrou
Paul Nearchou
Film, Television, Theatre and Music
Ellpetha Tsivicos
Nick Kounoupias
Simon Kassianides
Yiana Pandelis
Health
Dr. Maria Neofytou
Dr. Panteli Theocharous
Dr. Peter Loizou
Dr. Stavros Nicolaou
Hospitality and Tourism
Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis
Farah Shammas
Tonia Buxton
Yannis Dinapoyias
Literature
Adrianne Roy
Anna-Maria Athanasiou
Costantia Manoli
Despo Pavlou
Media
Andrianne Philippou
Christos Joannides
Laura Neroulias Bisiotis
Savvas Agathangelou
Movement for Change
Anna Gubareva
Charalambos Toumazis
Costa Constanti
Martin Zarian
Real Estate
Anastasia Yianni
Demetrios Comodromos
Giorgos Michael Georgiou
Mustafa Afşaroğlu
Social and Philanthropy
Andrey Dashin
Kyrenia Nautical Club
Mandy Yamanis
Sistema Cyprus
Sports
Alexander Tofalides
James Demetriou
Karolina Pelendritou
Sophia Papamichalopoulos
Startups and Innovation
Cyprus Seeds
Elia Go!
Placy AI Real Estate Assistant
The Mighty Kitchen
The CYDIA Awards 2025 ceremony and gala dinner will be held at the Amara Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, on Saturday, 10 May 2025. The event will feature a spectacular entertainment programme with performances by Vasiliki Hadjiadamou, Batukinio, Shakallis Dance School, Aliki Chrysochou, Sophia Patsalides, Ciara, and internationally renowned Greek Cypriot artist Loukas Yorkas. The evening will be hosted by Emilia Papadopoulos and Christos Kyriakides.
This momentous event will celebrate the achievements of the global Cypriot community and serve as a reminder of the impact Cypriots continue to have worldwide.
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