2024 OXI Courage & Service Awards

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The Positive Power of NO!

See Photos and Videos from the 13th Annual Oxi Courage and Service Awards.

Celebrating OXI Courage

Past & Present in the Spirit of OXI Day

Past Honorees

Honoring today’s Davids vs. Goliaths in the Spirit of Oxi Day

OUR MISSION
Many know that Greece created democracy, but few know that it also saved it… Until now

The Washington OXI Day Foundation is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization dedicated to:

–informing American policymakers and the public about the profound role Greece played in bringing about the outcome of World War II and;

–celebrating modern day heroes who exhibit the same David vs. Goliath #OXIcourage as the Greeks did in fighting to preserve and promote freedom and democracy around the world.

WORLD LEADERS HIGHLIGHT OXI COURAGE

“If there had not been the virtue and courage of the Greeks, we do not know which the outcome of World War II would have been.”

Winston Churchill

When the entire world had lost all hope, the Greek people dared to question the invincibility of the German monster.

President Franklin Roosevelt

“Hence, we will not say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks.”

Winston Churchill

“I have taken up my cross. I spoke to the Lord, and made up my mind to save as many Jewish souls as possible.”

Archbishop Damaskinos of Greece

“The Greeks delayed by two or more vital months the German attack against Russia; if we did not have this long delay, the outcome of the war would have been different.”

Hitler’s Chief of Staff

“[We] thank the Greek People, whose resistance decided WWII … You fought unarmed and won, small against big … You gave us time to defend ourselves.”

Joseph Stalin

“Historic justices forces me to admit, that of all the enemies that stand against us, the Greek soldier, above all, fought with the most courage.”

Hitler

NEWS

January 10, 2025
Saluting the Service of Jimmy Moshovitis 
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January 2, 2025
Russian Judge Who Imprisoned OXI Courage Award Recipient Alexei Gorinov Sanctioned by US
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December 5, 2024
Russian Political Prisoners Alexei Gorinov and Maria Ponomarenko Honored with 2024 OXI Courage Award
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December 4, 2024
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin Receives 2024 Metropolitan Chysostomos Award
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November 28, 2024
Educator of Afghan Women, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, Receives 2024 OXI Courage Award
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November 26, 2024
WWII Veteran Dennis Georges Honored with 2024 Haseotes Service Award
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November 25, 2024
2024 Calamos Service Award Presented to George Hiotis
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November 22, 2024
Honoring Leadership and Legacy: General Andrew Poppas Receives 2024 OXI Service Award
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November 12, 2024
Freedom Fighters Including Released Russian Prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza Pay Tribute to OXIcourage
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November 11, 2024
Honoring Courage and Service of Greek American Veterans 
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
This important activity in Washington, DC is made possible by the generous support of the following individuals and organizations:
Platinum Sponsor
  • Libra Philanthropies
Gold Sponsors
  • Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation
  • John P. Calamos Foundation
  • The Haseotes Family
  • Manatos & Manatos
Silver Sponsors
  • Angelides Family
  • Captain Vassilis & Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation
  • John & Dathel Georges
  • Danialle & Pete Karmanos
  • John & Marisa Payiavlas
  • James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation
  • Michael & Robin Psaros
Bronze Sponsors
  • Leon & Robyn Andris
  • Axios Wines
  • Georgetown Cupcake
  • Demetrios & Georgia Halakos
  • Dennis & Karen Mehiel
  • Mistras Family
  • Padis Vineyards
  • Peter & Vicky Palivos
  • Lynn & Paun Peters
  • Polymeropoulos Family
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation
  • Verras Law
Supporters
  • American Hellenic Institute
  • Michael & Eleni Bapis
  • Drake & Maria Behrakis
  • Daphne Hatsopoulos
  • Hellenic Hearts
  • Mariyanna Spyropoulos
  • Costa & Allyson Sideridis
  • John & Corina Stratakis
  • Theodore Vakrinos & Helen Abadzi
  • Pavlos Vardinoyannis
  • Steve & Berit Veletsis
  • Pete Vergados – George K Menichios Post
  • Lou & Zacharie Vinios
Media Partner
  • eKathimerini.com

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