AGWS held its 39th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 30th November. AGWS members were joined by volunteers, service providers and government representatives to acknowledge another successful year of service and program delivery to the Australian Greek community.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the "Celestine Doufas Award" to Mr. George Parvakis who named Volunteer of the Year. The award acknowledged Mr. Parvakis 20 Years of dedicated service an AGWS Volunteer

Mr. George Parvakis receiving the 2011 "Celestine Doufas Award" from Mr. Nicholas Katris (AGWS President), after being nominated as AGWS Volunteer of the Year.

AGWS Volunteer Mrs. Bessy Mougos with Mrs. Voula Katris, Mrs. Niki Matziaris-Garay with AGWS Board Member Mrs. Ivy Fatouros-Mimilidis.

AGWS Celebrated 40 years of service to the Australian-Greek community at a recent event held at Leonda by the Yarra. Over 400 people attended the celebration, including federal and state politicians, Greek community leaders, business leaders, staff and volunteers of AGWS.

The event acknowledged the achievements of AGWS over 4 decades and recognised the contribution made by both staff and volunteers.

AGWS Board of Directors, official guests and sponors acknowledged during the event.