In a climate of special emotion, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the first awards of journalists by the Silver Alert search organization for the year 2025 took place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
This first event of the institution «Annual Journalism Awards “George Karaivaz”»took place at the ESEA Mansion, under the auspices of the ESIEA Educational Foundation.
George Karaivaz, who was assassinated on April 9, 2021 outside his home, served journalism with calmness, view, morality and integrity as a police officer. His contribution to Silver Alert’s quest cases was invaluable.
As a minimal indication of gratitude for his offer, the Agency’s Board of Directors accepted the proposal of the Honorary Member and Ambassador of Goodwill, George Tsoukalis, establishing the “Annual Journalism Awards” George Karaivaz “». The event will take place every year on April 9, the anniversary of the murder of the late journalist.
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The event was foretold and coordinated by journalist Zena Koutselin. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the organization and commander of the Silver Alert service, Mr. Gerasimos Kourouklis, as well as the Ambassador of Goodwill, Mr. George Tsoukalis, talked about the life and course of George Karaivaz.
Michalis Rokkas, an alarmed of the service, presented statistics of the last four years for the disappearances of people aged 18 and over, for which Silver Alert has been involved.
The moment was the moment when George Karaivaz’s wife, Statha, addressed a few words to the attendees.
With the “Giorgos Karaivaz Awards”honored for 2025 journalists:
Dimitris Marevis, Dimitris Fresos, Alexandra Chatzigeorgiou, Marinos Aliferis, Klodian Giouzelis, Alexandros Kalafatis, Angelos Lampidis, Stratis Limnios, Sofia Logaridou, Manos Mimarakis, Manos Ploumidaki, Zoe of Heimonidou, Kelley Chopper.
Mr. Gerasimos Kourouklis said after the event:
“George Karaivaz was a calm man, a remarkable journalist, a friend and in many cases, a partner of Silver Alert. Last year, on a proposal by George Tsoukalis, we decided to establish the “Annual Journalism Awards George Karaivaz”, reducing them to an institution, as a minimal indication of gratitude to the offer of the top police officer, where they will be awarded each year. So we are now making our appointment for the second awards. “
The Ambassador of the Agency’s goodwill, George Tsoukalis, warmly thanked all those present for their participation in the event and stated:
“The vision became a practice.”