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.
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.
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 TheophanousCulture and Arts
Aliki Chrysochou Halime Özdemir-Larusso Marios Joannou Elia Michalis PantelidisEducation
Andria Zafirakou Andrie Steliou Elpidoforos Anastasiou Sophia PetridesFinance and Commerce
Christina Achilleos Professor Christos Droussiotis Maria Zavrou Paul NearchouFilm, Television, Theatre and Music
Ellpetha Tsivicos Nick Kounoupias Simon Kassianides Yiana PandelisHealth
Dr. Maria Neofytou Dr. Panteli Theocharous Dr. Peter Loizou Dr. Stavros NicolaouHospitality and Tourism
Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis Farah Shammas Tonia Buxton Yannis DinapoyiasLiterature
Adrianne Roy Anna-Maria Athanasiou Costantia Manoli Despo PavlouMedia
Andrianne Philippou Christos Joannides Laura Neroulias Bisiotis Savvas AgathangelouMovement for Change
Anna Gubareva Charalambos Toumazis Costa Constanti Martin ZarianReal Estate
Anastasia Yianni Demetrios Comodromos Giorgos Michael Georgiou Mustafa AfşaroğluSocial and Philanthropy
Andrey Dashin Kyrenia Nautical Club Mandy Yamanis Sistema CyprusSports
Alexander Tofalides James Demetriou Karolina Pelendritou Sophia PapamichalopoulosStartups and Innovation
Cyprus Seeds Elia Go! Placy AI Real Estate Assistant The Mighty KitchenThe 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.
Vote now: https://www.cyprusdiasporaforum.com/nominees-2025
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