Double Greek Distinction at World Sailing's Top Awards 2025: Nominees: Nikolaos Pappas & "Women in Sailing"

Summary:

Greek Sailing has secured two significant finalist nominations at the prestigious World Sailing Awards 2025, which recognize both top performance and commitment to social impact and sustainability.

The two Greek nominations are:

1. Nikolaos Pappas: Finalist for the Kuehne+Nagel...Double Greek Distinction at World Sailing's Top Awards 2025: Nominees: Nikolaos Pappas & "Women in Sailing"

Summary:

Greek Sailing has secured two significant finalist nominations at the prestigious World Sailing Awards 2025, which recognize both top performance and commitment to social impact and sustainability.

The two Greek nominations are:

1. Nikolaos Pappas: Finalist for the Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year Award (Male) in recognition of the 13-year-old champion who won the 2025 Optimist World Championship. This nomination is seen as a confirmation of the Hellenic Sailing Federation's goal to produce champions from the Greek regions.

2. Istioploia Genous Thilikou – Women in Sailing (Hellenic Sailing Federation): Finalist for the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award. This program, led by Olympic champion Sofia Papadopoulou, is recognized for its initiative to promote gender equality, inclusion, leadership, and sustainability, positioning the Federation as a global model for social influence in sailing.

Call for Support & Event Details:

The winners are determined by 50% public vote. We urge the public to support the Greek nominations immediately and massively in the global vote.

Voting Deadline: The public vote closes on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 23:00 UTC.
Awards Ceremony: The World Sailing Awards 2025 ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 5, in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, as part of the World Sailing Annual Conference.

Here is the link to vote: For Nikolas Pappas & For "Female Sailing"

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