THE GABBY AWARDS - Awards Show

Melina Kanakaredes
(Los Angeles, CA)
Hands down the biggest night in the Greek American community's history-- or at least in my lifetime.
Jim Gianopulos
(Los Angeles, CA)
A historic moment for Greek Americans that will be remembered for a long time.
Dr. George Carayannopoulos
(Smithtown, NY)
Exactly what our community has been yearning for.
Nia Vardalos
(Los Angeles, CA)
Fabulous event, very elegant and touching.
George Bliss
(Chicago, IL)
The Gabby Awards shook this world on Friday Night!!!
Georgia Logothetis (Chicago, IL)
It was an unforgettable night.
Daskalopoulos Kostas
(Chicago, IL)
The best event ever organized from a Greek American organization! Things are finally getting upgraded.
Eve Geroulis
(Chicago, IL)
Superlative. Glamorous. Elegant. Touching. Proud. Noble. It was a remarkable event. I am honored to have been there and brimming with pride. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.
Demae De Rocher
(Minneapolis, MN)
Greek America's pride shined on June 19, 2009, and it was a privilege to be there. Well done!
Judge Peggy Chiampas
(Chicago, IL)
It was a life-altering event. I have never been more moved or proud of who I am and where I have come from.
Andreas Akaras
(Baltimore, MD)
To commend you, to congratulate you, to say job well done are words too little to satisfy the accolades you deserve for putting on the Gabby Awards.
Alexis Fasseas
(Chicago, IL) 
It was emotional and made us all feel so proud and connected to our heritage.
Fotios Piniros
(New York, NY)
Outstanding! Beyond my wildest expectations.
Alex Costakis
(Los Angeles, CA)
The pride in our Greek American heritage as expressed by each and every award presenter and recipient was heartfelt and meaningful.

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Gabby Awards will take place in the historic Merle Reskin Theater, on Balbo Street, which is right off Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s historic South Loop neighborhood just off Grant Park. The 1920s era theater is a landmark component of the city’s illustrious performing arts history and has played host to important performers in its near-century existence. The current owner—DePaul University, proudly houses part of its Theater program at the historic venue and through major support by the Office of the President of DePaul, the first Gabby Awards will take place here.

The Gabby Awards will include music, comedy and celebrity award presenters. Winners who are present will be asked to accept their awards. Video tributes will also be incorporated into the program, as well as many other surprises for the 1000+ lucky guests who are present at the awards show.

Upon your departure from the theater, be sure to catch the winners on our Hollywood-style Red Carpet ceremony. Don't forget to bring your camera and snap photos of the winners and other celebrities and VIPS who plan to attend the Gabby Awards.

Immediately after the awards show, the Gabby Awards After party will be held directly next door, which will encompass all of the major ballrooms of the Chicago Hilton and Towers and promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, food, and celebration.

For more information and for discounted Gabby Awards room reservations at the Chicago Hilton Hotel and Towers click here.