The University of Cyprus MBA Programme celebrated excellence at its recent awards ceremony, highlighting the remarkable achievements of students for the academic year 2025-2026.
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- The University of Cyprus MBA Programme celebrated excellence at its recent awards ceremony, highlighting the remarkable achievements of students for the academic year 2025-2026.
On Monday, 29 June 2026, the School of Economics and Management gathered to honour its brightest minds. The event was made possible by the generous contributions of several sponsors, including Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, PwC Foundation, Vassos Eliades Ltd, Grant Thornton Cyprus, Themis Portfolio Management Ltd, and Deloitte Cyprus, each of whom played a crucial role in supporting this celebration of academic success.
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Mba programme: Spotlight on Award Recipients
The evening was marked by the presentation of several prestigious awards, recognising outstanding performance across various disciplines within the MBA Programme. The Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus Award was bestowed upon Maria A. Polyviou, who distinguished herself as the top performer in the full-time MBA cohort. Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus Award for Best MBA Thesis went to a group of talented students—Michalis Heracleides, George Hadjipanayi, Marina Maria Papageorgiou, Christina Patiniou, and Chloe Kalogirou—for their innovative dissertation titled “Green Hydrogen Production from Solar Curtailed Energy.”
Andreas Panteli earned the PwC Foundation Award, honouring his exceptional performance as the top student in the English-language Part-time MBA cohort. The Vassos Eliades Ltd Award was given to Panayiota Panagidou, who excelled as the leading student in the Greek-language Part-time MBA cohort.
Honouring Academic Excellence
Two awards were presented in memory of esteemed professors who have left a significant mark on the programme. The Grant Thornton Cyprus Award, recognising excellence in Accounting, was awarded to Tasos Antonopoulos and Marios Clark. In tribute to Professor of Finance Dr. Georgios Nissiotis, the Themis Portfolio Management Ltd Award went to Tasos Antonopoulos, Marios Clark, and Georgia Loizou for their outstanding performance in Finance courses. Additionally, Deloitte Cyprus recognised Tasos Antonopoulos for achieving the highest grade in the MBA 511 “Financial Accounting for Decision Making” course.
Scholarships Supporting Future Leaders
This year’s ceremony also highlighted the importance of scholarship support in fostering academic achievement. The MBA Programme expressed deep gratitude to the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and Petrolina for their generous contributions at the start of the academic year. The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation awarded three scholarships, each worth €10,000, to Christina Christou, Maria Mousikou, and Tasos Antonopoulos. Petrolina followed suit, presenting a scholarship of €10,250 to Pantelis Petrou. These scholarships not only empower talented students to pursue their dreams but also reflect the sponsors’ commitment to nurturing future leaders in the business field.
A Commitment to Excellence
The University of Cyprus MBA Programme remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate business professionals equipped with the knowledge, integrity, and leadership skills necessary for success. By fostering strong ties with the business community, the programme ensures that its students are well-prepared to contribute to society and thrive in a competitive global economy. As the evening concluded, it was clear that the achievements celebrated at the awards ceremony reflect both the hard work of the students and the unwavering support of the programme’s sponsors.
