At a special ceremony, which took place yesterday in the Presidential Hall in Athens, Captain P. N. Tsakos was honored by His Excellency the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Karolos Papoulias, with The Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix.

During the ceremony the outstanding work of “Maria Tsakos” Foundation in Montevideo, Uruguay was commended and praized in disseminating the values of Greek culture. Moreover, the recently established ‘Maria Tsakos Foundation – International Center of Maritime Research and Tradition’ in Chios was commented, among other, for inititating the promotion of Greek entrepreneurship and Greek products in general abroad.

The Greek Government confers the medal of ‘The Order of the Phoenix’ to Greek personalities for their exceptional deeds, which enhance and promote our country’s international image.

Capt. Panagiotis N. Tsakos with President of the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Carolos Papoulias during the ceremony.