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Philoptochos honors Helen Nicozisis
	The Archdiocesan Cathedral Philoptochos Society celebrated its 76th Annual Chrysanthemum Ball honoring Helen Bakalis Nicozisis, at the lavish Metropolitan Club of New York. Mrs. Nicozisis is a recipient of the St. Paul Medal Award, the 2003 Athenagoras Human Rights Award on behalf of OCMC and 2005 Humanitarian Award of the American Hellenic Institute. A native New Yorker, Helen is married to Louis Nicozisis. They both are members of the Annunciation Church in Lancaster, PA, and St. Mark Church in Boca Raton, FL. They are also members of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund on which Helen has served and chaired committees related to philanthropy. Mr. & Mrs. Nicozisis have three children: Jeannie Arida, Philip and Jonathan and three grandchildren: Elena, Christina and William Arida. The Chrysanthemum Ball is the primary fundraising event for the Cathedral Philoptochos. All sponsors and contributions enable the Cathedral Philoptochos to carry out its philanthropic mission.