The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental foundation that aims to help people in need ( for example, it distributes around 200,000 snacks per month ) as well as to channel resources, support and mobilize projects that promote education, the environment and entrepreneurship. In the field of entrepreneurship, the Foundation has established annual Entrepreneurship Awards in Cyprus, Greece, the United Kingdom and Monaco (the countries in which it operates). To date, a total of 24 businesses have been awarded under the scheme. Ferryhopper.com was the big winner in this year’s event.

The founder of the company, Christos Botsis, said “As we have mentioned in the past, we always respect the needs of our consumers, which we try to satisfy in the best possible way. We seek to make our products accessible through our physical stores in our network throughout Greece and Cyprus, while maintaining the quality, validity and safety of our products.

“It is very important for us another first in the Greek market, not only for the recognition of our business activity, but for the recognition of the legitimacy and the effort that has been made these 2 years. Despite the difficulties, the goal has been and remains to give the right of choice to our customers who are looking for a natural alternative for a better life.”

The top 8 companies shared the €100,000 prize money. Hempoil Natural Products emerged in the top 5, succeeding in distinguishing itself for the originality of its products, creativity, well-organized business plan and the objectives it is going to implement by supporting its action always based on the needs of its consumers.

Participation in the Stelios Foundation awards is exclusively addressed to young Greek entrepreneurs up to 40 years old, who have started their business within the last 7 years, have their headquarters in Greece, employ at least 2 people in their business and collect 10,000 euros per year.