For the past 70 years, the Hellenic Bar Association Foundation through its annual Scholarship Ball has been committed to awarding scholarships to deserving law students of Hellenic descent. The past several years, we have been able to obtain matching donations for every dollar raised, doubling our giving power. Last year alone, the Hellenic Bar Association Foundation awarded $50,000 in scholarships while personally matching each dollar donated. The Hellenic Bar is proud to continue this legacy of preserving our commitment to education and Hellenism by helping law students further their education and become the future leaders of our community.
The theme of this year's Ball is "Continuing the Legacy" and will spotlight Greek-Americans who are distinguished members of our community and have contributed in a significant way to the preservation of Hellenism. Awards will be given to prominent members of the Greek-American community who embody the unwavering commitment and dedication to supporting and advancing the Hellenic community. Our honorees this year: Hellene of the Year, John G. Manos; Lifetime Achievement Award, United Hellenic Voters of America, Dr. Dimitrios Kyriazopoulos, Founder; Lawyer of the Year, Georgia Loukas Demeros; and Professional Achievement Award, Annie Diamantidis.
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois
2020 - 2021
Officers
Kyriakoula A. Fournier
HBA President
Georgia Loukas Demeros
President Elect
Eleni Katsoulis
First Vice President
Spyridon J. Demakis
Second Vice President
Athena Farmakis
Treasurer
Pamela Visvardis
Recording Secretary
Hon. Frank J. Andreou
Corresponding Secretary
Katerina Alexopoulos
Law School Liaison
Directors
Vicki Pappas Karl - Chairperson of the Board
Athena Frentzas Bubaris
Dimitra Anderson
Matthew Brown
Hon. Jeffrey G. Chrones
Christina Faklis
Themistocles Frangos
Elena Gottreich
Peter Goutos
Mark D. Hassakis
Constantine Koutsoubas
Hon. Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos
Elpitha B. Lambros
Jamie Leberis
Dean T. Maragos
E. Angelo Spyratos
Konstantina J. Tsatsoulis
Efie M. Vainikos
HBAF Board of Directors
Maria Z. Vathis
Constantine Kanellos
Hariklia Karis
Thomas Massouras
Eleni Kouimelis
Peter Stamatis
Nicholas Syregelas
Harry J. Fournier
Vicki Pappas Karl
Jim Vainikos
Kyriakoula A. Fournier
Georgia Demeros
Eleni Katsoulis
Spyridon Demakis
Athena Farmakis
Pamela Visvardis
Hon. Frank Andreou
Katerina Alexopoulos
Event Details
Hellenic Bar Association Foundation Presents
70th Annual Scholarship Ball: Virtual Event
Saturday, November 7th, 2020
Pre-Show: Comedy & Cocktails with Basile the Comedian
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Event: Scholarship Award Ceremony, Honoree Recognition, & Silent Auction
6:00pm - 7:00pm