Athletics
2024 AHEPA Athletics Hall of Fame
Letter from the Chairman
Dear Brothers:
The Order of AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1974, and now includes more than 175 inductees. Annually, candidates are nominated by members of AHEPA, and after a thorough vetting process are selected by 20 Hall of Fame Selection Committee members, who encompass a broad cross-section of engaged voters, geographically and experience-wise. While selection recognizes athletic accomplishments, it also acknowledges personal character and civic and community service.
The HOF honors the most outstanding Hellenic athletes and the sport’s industry’s leaders, including such greats as Harry Agganis, Alex Karras, Milt Pappas, Pete Sampras, Eric Karros, Gene Rossides, Steve Lappas, Bob Costas, Nick Markakis and Greg Louganis!
An applicant must be nominated by a member of the AHEPA family, by use of the attached 2024 Hall of Fame Application.
Nomination Form
Print and Submit
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Submissions or questions for the AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame should be directed to:
Gregory J. Stamos, Chairman
AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee
241 Main Street,
Ansonia, CT 06401
Phone (203)735-9293
Fax (203) 734-5065
stamosatty@sbcglobal.net
2024 AHEPA Athletics Scholar-Athlete Awards
Deadline April 15, 2024
ANY AHEPAN INTERESTED IN DISCUSSING THE FUNDING OF A SCHOLARSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT JAMES RIGOPOULOS!
The Order of AHEPA has proudly awarded scholarships to a number of deserving Scholar-Athletes at the High School and College levels for a number of years. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of Brother AHEPANS and their families, often in honor of an active and committed Brother or in memory of a deceased Brother or family member, or through the efforts of the AHEPA Athletic Department. The awards recognize and reward the accomplishments, including academic, athletic, and community service, of the Hellenic Community’s future leaders! Each particular Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of sports, and in some cases, the classroom and community service.
An applicant must be nominated by a member, in good standing, of the AHEPA family, by use of the attached 2024 Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Application Form.
The deadline for submission is April 15, 2024, and all inquiries should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Scholar-Athlete Selection Committee, James Rigopoulos (email: jamur10@yahoo.com).
Click here to download the Athletic Scholarships and Awards’ Application.
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AHEPA Hall of Fame
The AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1974 and now includes more than 140 inductees. Each year candidates are nominated by members of the AHEPA family, and after a thorough vetting process, are selected by the 20 Hall of Fame Selection Committee members, who encompass a broad cross-section of engaged voters, with diversity as to geography, age, and athletic interests. Significantly, while selection certainly recognizes athletic achievement, the selection criteria tellingly also includes personal character and civic and community service.
AHEPA Hellenic Hall of Fame
2023
George Kokinis
NFL Team Executive – Baltimore Ravens
George Kostelis
Alexi Lalas
Nick Mourouzis
Kristofer O’Dowd
Jason Zafiros
2022
Alex Anthopoulos
World Series General Manager, Atlanta Braves
Jim Karsatos
Nick Markakis
Tony Pashos
Samantha Prahalis
Nick Voris
2021
Kurt Rambis
Stella Sampras-Webster
Pyrros Dimas
Spero Dedes
Ted Karras, III
Marcos Baghdatis
Pat and Chris Winkel
2020
George John
Professional soccer
Shoreline, WA
George Karlafis
College football (William Chirgotis Most Outstanding College Athlete)
Stamos “Tom” Mazerakis
Baseball coach
Eleni Rosides
Professional tennis
Washington, DC
Christopher Soukas
Wrestling and soccer
Steanos Tsitsipas
Professional tennis (Harry Agganis Hellenic Award)
2019
Lt. Col. Thomas Bellairs
Basketball
Denver, CO
Cory Bellinger
Professional baseball (Harry Agganis Hellenic Award)
Los Angeles, CA
Valorie Kondos Field
Women’s Gymnastics
Los Angeles, CA
Peter Laskaris
Basketball
Swampscot, MA
James Sotos
College basketball (William Chirgotis Most Outstanding College Athlete)
Adam Rand
Lacrosse
Niantic, CT
George Veras
Television Producer, Pro Football Hall of Fame executive
Canton, OH
2018
Harry Cicma
Sports Anchor, Professional Tennis
West New York, NJ
Dean Karnazes
Ultra Marathoner (Harry Agganis Hellenic Award)
Michelle “Belle” Koclanes
Basketball
Hanover, NH
James Nicholas
College golf (William Chirgotis Most Outstanding College Athlete)
George Papadakos
Professional Basketball
Toronto, CA
Mark Philippoussis
Professional Tennis, Olympian
Melbourne, AU
George Ravanis
College Baseball
2017
Dr. James Vailas
College Football, Basketball, Lacrosse
May Kotsopoulos
College Basketball
Dan Mavraides
College Basketball
Nick Tsiotos
College Basketball & Journalist
Aleke Joy Tsoubanos
College Tennis
2016
Nicolette (“Nikki”) Gianulias
Professional Bowler
Niko Koutouvides
College and Professional football player
John Margaritis
Head women’s basketball coach, UC Riverside
Steven Schubert
College and professional football player
Christos (“Chris”) Tsiotos
College basketball player
2015
Paul J. Kaliades
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Robert Barnek
Lynbrook, NY
Christina Loukas
Chicago, IL
Theodore Leonsis
Brooklyn, NY
2014
Peter Karmanos, Jr.
Owner, Charlotte Hurricanes
Joe Panos
National Football League
Matt Stover
National Football League
2013
Kirk Vidas
College and Professional Basketball