2026 Gala Awards Recipients

For nearly four decades, Paul Kotrotsios has been a pillar of the Greek-American community and a visionary leader committed to uniting and empowering our people. As Founder & Chairman of the Hellenic News of America and Founder of Hermes Expo International, he built platforms that bring together faith, culture, paideia, philanthropy, and principled business leadership under one shared purpose, strengthening our collective voice. Through his work, he has fostered collaboration across generations, connected professionals and institutions, and reinforced the importance of preserving our heritage while creating economic opportunity. His vision has always centered on one belief: that when our community stands informed, connected, and united, it thrives.

Downtown Jamesburg is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the beautification and revitalization of our historic downtown district. We work to strengthen local businesses, enhance public spaces, and create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.