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Honorary Award AWARDS

for Ekka Yachts 2020

Athens, Greece

EKKA Yachts, exclusive dealer for Ferretti Group’s On this page, a beautiful This was the first time that a pleasure craft was placed
brands in the Greek territory, has received an view of the Zappeion in a historical site in Athens.
honorary award from OnDeck media group for Megaron in the National The event was attended by guests from the luxury
Gardens of Athens,
the company’s contribution to the Greek yachting with the Aquariva Cento goods industry of Greece, political figures such
sector. The first Yachting Awards gala took place at on display in front as the Minister of Maritime Affairs Mr. Ioannis
the monumental Zappeion Megaron in the National of the façade Plakiotakis, the President of the Greek National
Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. The Tourism Organization Mrs. Angela Gerekou, the
Zappeion Megaron is considered the most important Secretary General of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs
building in modern Greece. Mr. Evangelos Kyriazopoulos, the Deputy Mayor of
The EKKA Yachts’ award was received by the Athens Mr. Nicholas Macropoulos, as well as other
company’s founder, George Kyriazakos. He was prominent figures of the Greek political and business
accompanied by his son and daughter, Dimitris and community.
Myrto, who are continuing the legacy of the company
along with the family’s partners Kostas Themelis,
Costis Pontifex, and Yiannis Sakellariadis.
Part of the first awards gala was the placement of a
limited edition Riva Aquariva Cento at the building’s
entrance as well as a Mercedes Benz EQC model.

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