Awards and Commendations Ceremony of the 4th Pan-Cretan Student Literary Competition by the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Foundation
On July 12, 2025, the awards ceremony for the 4th Pan-Cretan Student Literary Competition, organized annually by the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Foundation, took place. The competition has now been established as an important institution for Crete, providing a platform for students who love literature and the written word. The submitted texts were full of imagination, sensitivity, and personal insight, proving once again that the new generation has much to say. 
The winners were honored in a warm and moving ceremony, where their works were read by members of the V.K. Foundation and applauded by the audience, educators, parents, and friends.. 
A big bravo to all the children who participated – regardless of the outcome – for their courage, inspiration, and sincerity.
A big bravo to all the children who participated – regardless of the outcome – for their courage, inspiration, and sincerity.AWARDS
1st Prize in Poetry:
EFTHYMIA LOURAKI 7th Junior High School of Heraklion
2nd Prize in Poetry:
SOFIA-MICHAILIA GIAITSI 1st Experimental Junior High School of Chania
3rd Prize in Poetry:
KOSTANTINOS AERAKIS Tylissos Junior High School “Ioannis Perdicaris”
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1st Prize in Short Story:
ELENI KOUFAKI 7th Junior High School of Heraklion
2nd Prize in Short Story:
ELLI VAKALI 1st Experimental Junior High School of Chania
3rd Prize in Short Story:
ATHINA ARGYROPOULOU 1st Experimental Junior High School of Chania
COMMENDATIONS in POETRY
1st Commendation
Christos Tampouratzis 3rd Junior High School of Agios Nikolaos
2nd Commendation
Dimitra Xenaki General High School of Agia Varvara
3rd Commendation
Marina Kassotaki 6th Junior High School of Heraklion
COMMENDATIONS in SHORT STORY
1st Commendation
Evangelia Markogiannaki 1st Experimental Junior High School of Chania
2nd Commendation
Maria Ampatzidi 3rd EPAL of Heraklion
3rd Commendation
Eleni-Gerasimia Salta 1st Experimental Junior High School of Chania