Since 1993, the Hellenic Cultural Association has honored individuals and organizations that have given exemplary volunteer service to the organization, and in doing so have helped advance its mission of perpetuating the history of the Greek Community of Greater Salt Lake.  This recognition is in the form of the HCA Axios/Axia Award.

Honoree for 2024

Pictured from L to R: Aleko Louras, Trisha Louras, Jeannine Timothy, Victoria A Louras, Vicky Louras

On Sunday, February 25, 2024, the Hellenic Cultural Association of Utah (HCA) presented its coveted AXIOS/AXIA Awards to Kosta and Victoria Louras, proprietors of the popular Salt Lake City restaurant, The Other Place.

The AXIOS/AXIA awards (which mean “worthy”) recognize the generous and extensive contributions the Louras family has made to the Greek Community of Utah and to the HCA over the past decades.

Receiving the awards were Victoria Ambus Louras, who was accompanied by the Louras children, Trisha, Vicky and Aleko. Kosta was unable to be in attendance.

The award was presented by Jeannine Pappas Timothy, HCA president, during the annual HCA Membership meeting and luncheon. More than one hundred thirty HCA members and friends gathered in the Holy Trinity Memorial Hall to celebrate and honor Kosta and Victoria Louras.