HACCI WA Annual Student Excellence Awards
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WA) is proud to recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding young Australians of Hellenic heritage through its Annual Student Excellence Awards.
These awards acknowledge academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community contribution, while encouraging the next generation of leaders to pursue their ambitions and make a positive impact on society. By recognising exceptional young talent, HACCI WA seeks to inspire excellence and strengthen connections between emerging leaders and the wider Hellenic-Australian business and professional community.
Award Categories
The MG Kailis Leadership Award
Awarded to the student who demonstrates outstanding commitment and achievement in leadership, entrepreneurship and/or innovation.
The Limnios Family Academic Excellence Award
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Prize
Each award carries a $1,000 cash prize, together with recognition from HACCI WA and the broader Hellenic-Australian community.
Nominations
Nominations open annually on 1 March and close on 30 June for students who graduated Year 12 in the previous calendar year.
To nominate, applicants should submit:
Their ATAR results;
A current CV; and
One reference from a school teacher or principal.
Nominations and supporting documentation should be emailed to admin@hacciwa.com.au.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview as part of the assessment process.
HACCI WA encourages all eligible graduates of Hellenic heritage to apply and be recognised for their achievements.
Past Award Recipients
2024 Graduates
The Limnios Family Academic Excellence Award
Liam Michael Panegyres (98.10 ATAR)
The MG Kailis Leadership Award
Filippos Stergiou
2023 Graduates
The Limnios Family Academic Excellence Award
Emanuel Nicholas Foundas
The MG Kailis Leadership Award (Joint Recipients)
Emanuel Nicholas Foundas (99.60 ATAR)
Baxter Kakoulas
2022 Graduates
The Limnios Family Academic Excellence Award
Poppy Lulu Bell (99.95 ATAR)
The MG Kailis Leadership Award (Joint Recipients)
Elijah Kanganas
Emanuel Radici
2021 Graduates
The Limnios Family Academic Excellence Award
Evangelos Hajigabriel (99.90 ATAR)
The MG Kailis Leadership Award
Andriko Xanthis