Star-Studded Honors Gala
Hosted by Alpha Omega Council to Celebrate the Legendary Harry Agganis
November 1st, 2025
The excitement is building as the Alpha Omega Council gears up for its highly anticipated Annual Honors Gala, happening Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the elegant InterContinental Boston. This year’s celebration promises to be an unforgettable evening honoring the enduring legacy of Harry Agganis – the Golden Greek whose story continues to inspire generations.
Reception 6PM | Dinner 7PM | After Party
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The gala will honor four remarkable award recipients who embody excellence, leadership, and community spirit:
Mike Agganis – Lifetime Achievement Award
Erica Kontos – Emerging Leader Award
Boston Athletic Association – Trustees’ Award
Boston Red Sox – Philhellene Award
Guiding guests through the night’s festivities will be the dynamic Maria Stephanos, beloved anchor from WCVB Channel 5, bringing her trademark warmth and energy to the stage.
Guests will also experience a special tribute exhibit to Harry Agganis, featuring a magnificent life-size wooden statue sculpted by the acclaimed Armand LaMontagne – a breathtaking homage to one of New England’s most cherished athletes.
And that’s just the beginning…
The guest list will read like a Boston sports hall of fame, featuring:
NHL legend Ray Bourque
NFL great Fred Smerlas
World marathoners Becca Pizzi and Dave McGillivray
Former Patriot Niko Koutouvides
Former Celtic and two-time NBA champion Justice Mal Graham
Former MLB GM J.P. Ricciardi
Former Red Sox Catcher Rich Gedman
Columnist Bob Ryan, plus authors Richard Johnson, Nick Tsiotis, Andy Dabilis and Kevin Ackeland
Also joining the celebrations are Fred Santangelo – a former Lynn Classical teammate of Agganis - who will share memories and stories that bring the spirit of Agganis to life.
Adding to the distinguished guest list are retired three Star Lt. General Mark Brilakis, along with entrepreneur and world-renowned scientist Stuart Schreiber, co-founder of many top-notch tech firms, including VERTEX and Ariad.
This can’t-miss night blends Boston’s love of sports, philanthropy, and Hellenic pride into one spectacular event. With so many legends, leaders, and loyal fans under one roof—it’s shaping up to be the talk of the town.
In an effort to support the Alpha Omega Council’s philanthropic mission, a Silent Online Auction is now live until Tuesday, November 4 at 12pm at this link: https://alphaomegacouncil.org/support-the-alpha-omega-council/. Guests are encouraged to browse through a variety of exclusive items and experiences featured in this year’s Online Auction, launched in celebration of the 2025 Alpha Omega Council Honors Gala.
Visit www.alphaomegacouncil.org to reserve your spot and be part of a Boston tradition that celebrates greatness, generosity, and Greek heritage.
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About Alpha Omega Council:
The Alpha Omega Council is a non-profit philanthropic organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its mission is to promote patriotism to the United States and to cultivate the ideals of Hellenism by supporting various scholarly, athletic, medical, charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and educational activities throughout New England and across the country. The Council is comprised of Americans of Hellenic ancestry who are leaders in business, education, academia, medicine, law, politics, science, and other fields. Since its inception, the Alpha Omega Council has contributed millions of dollars to a wide range of philanthropic causes, in addition to presenting the annual Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarship Awards. For more information, please visit www.alphaomegacouncil.org.
