The Hellenic American Academy will host its 11th Annual Gala on Saturday, February 17 at the Loews Chicago O’Hare.
The Academy will distinguish two outstanding Greeks, George D. Behrakis and Peter Maroutsos for their contribution in the preservation and promotion of Hellenic culture.
Heritage Award recipient George D. Behrakis is a Greek-American businessman, medical researcher and philanthropist. Following his extensive research in the development of asthma and allergy products he founded two successful companies – Dooner Laboratories and Muro Pharmaceutical.
The Greek-American philanthropist has also founded The Behrakis Foundation, along with his wife Margo Behrakis. His philanthropy extends beyond Hellenic Causes, the Greek Orthodox faith and education, to the areas of healthcare and the arts by contributing to numerous organizations and establishments.
Service award recipient Peter Maroutsos is a finance and operations executive in the financial services who has been assisting preserve Hellenic culture in America.
The Hellenic American Academy is home of the Socrates Day School, a private institution that provides high-quality bilingual education to students from preschool up to eighth grade.
The Academy’s mission is to provide an advanced curriculum to offer young Greek-Americans the opportunity to excel academically on a national level.
More than a thousand Greek-American children have been educated at the Academy over the last decade, making it the largest Greek-American educational institution in the Midwest.
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