A very pleasant ceremony was held on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, during which Dr Michael Ierides, Secretary General of the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association, CYMEPA presented the Achievement Prize 2026 to Graduating Cadet Demetra Fotopoulou.

Demetra received this distinction for her outstanding academic achievement, having topped the list with the highest average grade among all graduating classmates in the Bachelor in Nautical Science programme at the Cyprus Maritime Academy.

The award was presented in the presence of Mr Kyriacos Patsalides, Director of Academic Affairs of the Cyprus Maritime Academy, Professor Elias Yfantis and Marc Caramondanis, CYMEPA Technical Officer.

Warm congratulations to Demetra for this excellent accomplishment. Her achievement reflects dedication, discipline, and commitment to academic and professional excellence in the maritime sector. Such distinctions are important not only because they recognize individual performance, but also because they highlight the value of maritime education, safety culture, environmental responsibility, and the development of the next generation of maritime professionals in Cyprus.

Congratulations to Cyprus Maritime Academy for continuing to promote excellence and leadership in maritime education.