
2017 GABBY AWARDS IN NEW YORK CITY
The Gabby Awards is the Greek America Foundation’s signature biennial event. This year, guests will be taken on an emotional journey of the Greek experience in America from the arrival over a century ago at Ellis Island to our arrival at Carnegie Hall as one of the most important components of the great fabric of North American multiculturalism. Through our awards honoring Greek America’s Best and Brightest, as well as a beautiful collection of music, theatrics and vocal performances, the Gabby Awards at Carnegie Hall, followed by the official After Party at The Plaza hotel will continue to live up to its reputation as Greek North America’s premiere awards gala. All proceeds from the Gabby Awards benefit academic and humanitarian programs of the Greek America Foundation, including our award-winning Project Hope for Greece campaign.

JOIN US IN NEW YORK CITY ON JUNE 17th
We are planning a magical weekend in New York City which includes the Gabby Awards ceremony followed by a gala after party. The weekend will also include a welcome reception for all guests the night before and a host of New York City experiences. Follow The Gabby Awards on Facebook here.
THE MAGIC OF
CARNEGIE HALL
Known globally as the world’s most prestigious musical and performance venue, the 2017 Gabby Awards will be held in Zankel Hall inside the historic Carnegie Hall. Built in 1891 by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the venue’s auditoriums have played host to the greatest talent on the planet— and now, appropriately, Greek America’s Best and Brightest.


THE GLAMOUR OF
THE PLAZA HOTEL
Immediately after the awards ceremony and just a few blocks away on Central Park South and Fifth Avenue is the most iconic hotel in New York City and the location of the official after party. The event will include entertainment, dinner and a full open bar.
THE WEEKEND
SCHEDULE
We’re busy preparing a fun and exciting weekend for all ticket holders, including our “Passport to Greek New York,” which will include numerous shops, restaurants and other Greek experiences, as well as all of our official events to give you the ultimate New York City experience. Click here to see the complete schedule of events.


FEATURING
ANNA VISSI
Greece’s number one pop singer, ANNA VISSI will headline the official Gabby Awards After Party at The Plaza Hotel, immediately following the awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall. Anna will be in New York exclusively for the Gabby Awards with her complete orchestra from Greece.
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Gabby Awards Updates and News
Follow The Gabby Awards on Facebook for regular updates, including exciting announcements about special guests and additions to our program.
Gabby Awards 2017 Moments: “You are born an artist or you are not”
Maria Callas was, undoubtedly, one of the greatest personalities on the 20th century. The Greek American opera Diva owned the headlines for her performances on stage, as well as her life off stage. The magic of her personality made her every performance noteworthy. In 1974, Callas gave her last public performances ever at Carnegie Hall […]
Outstanding North Americans Honored for Excellence, Service at 2017 Gabby Awards at Carnegie Hall
Continuing to espouse its commitment to the pursuit of excellence, the Greek America Foundation honored nine outstanding individuals committed to excellence in their respective lives, as well as service to the world around them. The Gabby Awards, named from “Greek America’s Best and Brightest” stars, have recognized these qualities in individuals since 2009 and continued to […]
Ellis Island Arrival of Greek Immigrants Comes to Life at Carnegie Hall
A dark stage came to life with the first notes of the emotional song “Xenitia,” about exile and departure as the first “immigrants” emerged onto the stage, accompanied by the haunting voices of Nikos Kouroupakis and Eirini Tornesaki. Such was the opening of the long-awaited 2017 Gabby Awards at Carnegie Hall. Twenty actors came together […]
2017 Gabby Awards at Carnegie Hall Features a Musical Journey Throughout Time
The 2017 Gabby Awards at Carnegie Hall took guests on a musical journey through time and genre, celebrating and honoring— with music— those that came before us who paved the way for our own “arrival” on the world’s greatest stage. Beginning with the emotional opening, sung by Nikos Kouroupakis and Eirini Tornesaki of the song […]
2017 Gabby Awards Weekend Schedule
We’re proud to host an unforgettable weekend of events to showcase our host city of New York to the world. Check back often as new events will be added as the schedule develops. Friday, June 16, 2017 WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY! Reserve your stay at one of our two headquarter hotels. 2pm-3pm Onassis Foundation […]
Historic Philanthropy Roundtable to Close Gabby Awards Weekend
Archimedes said more than 2,000 years ago if you “Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, I can move the world.” Symbolic in more than a conversation about physics— we want to inspire people throughout the nation and world that when given the right place to stand and the right resources, […]