Australia Day: Greek-Australians are honoured

At least 14 people who can be identified as Greek-Australians or have a connection with the Greek-Australian community are included in this year’s Australia Day Honours list.

Top row L-R: Jim Claven, Anastasia Darras, Varvara Athanasia-Ioannou, Yvonne Panagacos; Lower Row L-R: John Katakouzinos, Con Pagonis, Peter Christopher, Elias Doufas, Jimmy Liaskos, Credit: Photos courtesy the recipients

The Greek-Australians, based on the surname, receiving the award are:

Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division

Ms Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou, Templestowe VIC 3106. For significant service to the community, particularly through inclusion and diversity initiatives, in a range of roles.

Ms Anastasia Darras, Moonee Valley VIC 3041. For significant service to community health, particularly to ill children and their families.

Mr Jimy Liaskos, Bundoora VIC 3083. For significant service to business and to industry as a leader and mentor.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division

Mrs Ellen Diane Casimaty, TAS. For service to the museums and galleries sector.

Mr Peter George Christopher, Athelstone SA 507- For service to community history.

Mr Elias Doufas, Balwyn VIC 3103. For service to the Greek community of Victoria.

Mr Peter Leondaritis. For service to the Greek community of New South Wales.

Mr Constantine Pagonis, Blackburn VIC 3130. For service to the multicultural community of Victoria.

Ms Evdokia Yvonne Panagacos, Kew VIC 3101. For service to the Greek community of Melbourne.

Australian Intelligence Medal (AIM)

Ms Jenny Gianakis- Federal

Australian Police Medal (APM)

Superintendent Jonathan Norman Kazandzis. Western Australia

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

Mr John Katakouzinos, VIC

Mr Costa Katsikis VIC

Public Service Medal (PSM)

Mr Nicholas Magriplis, NSW For outstanding public service to public education, in particular, the delivery of COVID-19 related services.

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