On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the launch of the 3rd student competition ‘Vitsentzos Kornaros’ took place on the ground floor of the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Shelter. The competition is organized by the V.K. Shelter and is addressed to first-year students of the Department of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (ELMEPA) in Siteia.
The students received a free copy of the book ‘Erotokritos’ by Vitsentzos Kornaros, which they must study to be examined at the end of the academic year with a multiple-choice test prepared by philologist, Cretan scholar, Dr. Maria Christiana Passou.
The cash prize will be 600 euros (1st prize 300 euros, 2nd prize 200 euros, 3rd prize 100 euros). The competition is overseen by Ms. Angeliki Christaki, MEd educator.
During the event, students were informed about Erotokritos and Vitsentzos Kornaros by Ms. Sofia Fousteri, MEd educator, who introduced them to the work of the Cretan Renaissance poet with a detailed presentation. The event was honored by the presence of Mr. George Matalliotakis, Deputy Regional Governor for Interconnection with Research and Academic Institutions.
Mr. George Zervakis, Mayor of Siteia.
Ms. Anastasia Markaki, Head of the Department of Nutritional Science & Dietetics at ELMEPA.
The award ceremony will take place in November 2025, coinciding with the welcoming of the first-year students (2025-26) of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at ELMEPA Siteia.
Contest results
The results of the 3rd Student Competition EROTOKRITOS, organized by the Vitsentzos Kornaros Shelter, are as follows:
- 1st Prize:
Maria Zervou - 2nd Prize:
Evangelia Makrygiannaki & Konstantia Malama - 3rd Prize:
Athanasia Faka & Aigelos Kontizas