Honorary Kytherians
The Honorary Kytherian Award
is given to an individual who is not Kytherian but has
made significant contributions to the
Kytherian Society of California.
The award is presented each year at the annual Panigyri.
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2019 Tom Panages
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2018 Andrew Sam Mousalimas
Andy has always been a supporter of the KSOCA and has many close family ties with his Kytherian Cominos cousins.
Andy shared some of his experiences with Co C 2671 Special Reconnaissance Battalion Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Greek US Operational Group, World War II, the predecessor of the CIA.
In March, a group of World War II veterans, including Andy, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts in the OSS. The medal is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress. Many thanks to Andy for his service to our county!
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2016 Father Niko Bekris
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2015 Yanni Varvelas
Yanni Varvelas is the caterer for the
Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Castro Valley, CA.
Each year he goes far and beyond in providing us with a fabulous meal.
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2014 Cathy Zamenes
Cathy has been an active member of the KSOCA for many many years,
always voluteering to help in any way she can.
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2013 Fr. Michael Prevas
Fr. Michael Prevas, Preist at Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Castro Valley. Thank you for your contiual support of the KSOCA.
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2012 Jackie Dermitzakis
Jackie works tirelessly each year selling tickets for our fundraising raffle.
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2011 Fawaz Khanachet
Fawaz bakes the Artos bread for the Artoklasia
at our annual Pangiyri’s.
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2010 Andrew Saffas
Andy has made numerous contributions from donating photograph and gelee prints for auction, to creating our KSOCA logo.
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2009 Genevieve Moulos
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2008 Joan Cominos
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2007 Teddi Carvounnis
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2006 George Condas
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2002 Andrew Stathis