Tribute to late opera legend Maria Callas #2017Gabbys

"Our grandmother was a very profound influence on us..." - Honorees Katherine Kallinis-Berman & Sophie Kallinis-Lamontagne #2017Gabbys

"We want to dedicate our award to our grandmother." - Honorees Katherine Kallinis-Berman & Sophie Kallinis-Lamontagne #2017Gabbys

"Georgetown Cupcake is the quintessential Greek family business" Honorees Katherine Kallinis-Berman & Sophie Kallinis-Lamontagne #2017Gabbys

"We must first ask, 'From where have we come?'" - Presenter George Logothetis

"When I feel down... I think of what my parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents endured." - George Logothetis #2017Gabbys

"I wouldn't be 50% of the person I am if it wasn't for Nitzia." - George Logothetis on his honoree wife #2017Gabbys

"We're privileged to witness,again & again, the braveness of women & families..." Honoree Nitzia Logothetis on Seleni Institute #2017Gabbys

"If there's one good thing I'd say about myself, it's that I'm Greek." - Honoree, 1961 Academy Award-Winner George Chakiris #2017Gabbys

"... he rewrote the rules of Hollywood." - Presenter, Equinox CEO Niki Leondakis on honoree George Strompolos #2017Gabbys

"I grew up in a creative home... we have a lot of fun at the Strompolos house." - Honoree George Strompolos #2017Gabbys

"To me, being Greek is about bringing people together, enjoying life, and empowering others..." - Honoree George Strompolos #2017Gabbys

Tribute to Melina Mercouri's performance from the 1960s smash hit Greek film "Never On Sunday." #2017Gabbys pscp.tv/w/bBR8OzFXTEVS…

"Love for his faith, family, heritage, and country." - Presenter Mike Manatos on Lifetime Achievement Recipient Andy Manatos #2017Gabbys

"There is magic somewhere in there [The Greek-American community]." - Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Andrew Manatos #2017Gabbys

"I can't thank you all enough for this award. It's greatly appreciated." - Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Andrew Manatos #2017Gabbys

Greek America Foundation Founder & President Gregory Pappas speaks

"The canary that never stops singing." - Presenter Patricia Field introduces Greek singing legend Anna Vissi #2017Gabbys

"Life has everything: bad and good. We have to be prepared to learn from everything." - Anna Vissi offering remarks #2017Gabbys

"My performance is in honor of Chris Cornell, who is no longer with us." - Anna Vissi on late friend and famed musician #2017Gabbys