In 2024, New Agriculture New Generation received yet another highly prestigious distinction, as the CEO of the organization, Ms. Effie Lazaridou, was awarded the title of Manager of the Year 2024 in the NGO – Non-Profit category. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 3, at the Athens Concert Hall.
More specifically, in the packed Banquet Hall of the Athens Concert Hall, more than 650 distinguished executives from the business, production, political, and civil society sectors attended the event, where Ms. Lazaridou was announced as the winner in the non-profit organizations category. This award recognizes the significant work that the organization has accomplished under her leadership.
The award was presented to Ms. Lazaridou by Ms. Angela Varela, Head of the Directorate of GNTO Domestic & International Offices at the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO).
Visibly moved during the ceremony, Ms. Effie Lazaridou stated:
*”This is a top-tier distinction that moves me deeply for two reasons. Firstly, because the most reputable business excellence award in Greece acknowledges the contribution of Civil Society to the social and economic progress of the country. Secondly, because through this recognition, we honor the unsung Heroes of the Countryside, whose dreams we serve every day.
Since no Manager exists without their team, the truth is that this award truly belongs to my people. A Dream Team of dedicated, talented, and charismatic professionals who remind me every day of the incredible privilege of working in a mission-driven organization that serves only the common good!”*
New Agriculture New Generation, established through the initiative and founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), has supported more than 31,000 professionals and 120 small, family-run, and startup businesses. The organization has played a crucial role in the development of new collaborative schemes and agri-food products, as well as in supporting regional development.
With a strategic partnership with Rutgers University in the U.S. and a strong network of supporters, the organization generates significant value for the Greek economy, with an impact multiplier of x3.6, making the primary production and food sector an attractive career choice for the new generation.
This award serves as yet another confirmation of Ms. Lazaridou’s dedication and vision for a dynamic and sustainable agri-food sector, which will contribute to food security and offer sustainable career prospects.
