Thermopylae Forum 2026: The Top 16 Students of Last Year’s Panhellenic Exams Honoured for Their Success

Students – now university students – are showing the way towards the future…

The session dedicated to honouring students who excelled in the most recent Panhellenic exams and are now studying at the schools of their choice is always a special moment at the Thermopylae Forum Strategic Conference.

After all, the effort made through the Thermopylae Forum to highlight and develop the historic site — and, by extension, the entire regional unit and the wider region — aims at a better future for young people, for our children.

“As always, Fthiotida stood out, with 46 students achieving an average score of over 18, while many more children excelled in two or three subjects and perhaps only a small misfortune placed them slightly lower,” pointed out LamiaReport Editor-in-Chief Kyriakos Karagiannis, who presented the awards.

This year, once again, those who exceeded an average score of 18.5 were honoured — an achievement reached by 16 students. The award was accompanied by a cash prize of €300 for each student, with the kind support of the Vice President of the Thermopylae Forum, lawyer Sotirios Bregiannos.

In his speech, Mr. Bregiannos placed particular emphasis on the problems faced by today’s families and, by extension, by children, also calling on educators to play their important role.

As he said, he was particularly moved by the theme of the session on juvenile delinquency and internet addiction, while he also made special reference to the presence of two important figures — the two American Generals who travelled from the United States especially “to speak about what they carried in their souls regarding Thermopylae and their symbolism,” as he characteristically noted.

Watch the video with the speech of the Vice President of the Thermopylae Forum, Sotirios Bregiannos:

Regional Director of Primary and Secondary Education Eleni Beniata also addressed the students – now university students – and the Forum audience.

Watch the video of her speech:

The awards followed in the following order:

Vasiliki Founta, student of the 4th Experimental Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the Athens Law School.

The award was presented by lawyer and Vice President of the Board of the Thermopylae Forum, Sotirios Bregiannos.

Eleni Karachaliou, student of the General Senior High School of Kamena Vourla and now a student at the Athens Law School.

The award was presented by MP Giorgos Kotronias.

Dimosthenis Kaltsas, student of the 1st General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens.

The award was presented by journalist Zina Koutselini.

Maria Vlachou, student of the 3rd General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the Athens Law School.

The award was presented by Regional Director of Education Eleni Beniata.

Giorgos Skamagkoulis, student of the 3rd General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business. The award was received by his mother.

The award was presented by the Secretary General of the Thermopylae Forum, Christos Stamatis.

Nikolaos Kalpogiannis, student of the 1st General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens.

The award was presented by the President of the Thermopylae Forum, Dimitris Konstantopoulos.

Nikolaos Liagkas, student of the 4th Experimental Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the Hellenic Military Academy of Combat Support Officers, in the Department of Computer Science.

The award was presented by the Mayor of Amfikleia-Elateia, Athanasia Stivakti.

Dimitra Templalexi, student of the 2nd General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business.

The award was presented by the Mayor of Lokroi and economist, Thanasis Zekentes.

Kerasia-Ioanna Douma, student of the 3rd General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the School of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The award was received by her mother.

The award was presented by the Mayor of Domokos, Babis Liolios.

Andreas Tsirounis, student of the General Senior High School of Spercheiada and now a student of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business.

The award was presented by the President of the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development, Alexandros Giannellos.

Konstantina Kollimenou, student of the 1st General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the School of Medicine of the University of Patras.

The award was presented by the Director of Secondary Education of Fthiotida, Konstantinos Spalioras.

Areti Karkani, student of the 6th General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the School of Medicine of the University of Patras.

The award was presented by the Director of Primary Education of Fthiotida, Makis Goumas.

Amalia-Maria Bilali, student of the 4th Experimental Senior High School of Lamia and now a student at the School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

The award was presented by the Regional Education Quality Supervisor of Central Greece, Christos Markantonis.

Foteini-Eleni Blatsouka, student of the 6th General Senior High School of Lamia and now a student of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business.

The award was presented by Deputy Mayor of Lamia, Achilleas Tzouvaras

Paraskevi (Evita) Karampogia, student of the 2nd Vocational Senior High School of Lamia and now a student of Veterinary Medicine in Karditsa. The award was received by a relative.

The award was presented by the President of the Municipal Council of Lokroi, Dimitris Nikolaou

Christina-Amalia Alexiou, student of the 2nd Vocational Senior High School of Lamia and now a student of Veterinary Medicine in Thessaloniki. The award was received by her mother.

The award was presented by member of the Board of the Thermopylae Forum and Commercial Director of LamiaReport, Christianna Arvanitaki.