Gus A. Chafoulias
Visionary - Philanthropist - Entrepreneur
Gus A. Chafoulias
Visionary - Philanthropist - Entrepreneur
A Humble Man with Genuine Care for His Community -
“I hope I have a good reputation when I die. That's all I care about. I would be happy if people considered me humble. I hope people will think I've made Rochester a little better.”
– Gus A. Chafoulias (2014)
2020 Sandy Keith Downtown Impact Award
“Gus was fully committed to the business community of Rochester. He put forth all his resources to make downtown a thriving area, knew so many people by name, and made an effort to make them feel important."
2017 President's Award - Presented by Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
"I think that Gus has been tremendously important to the growth of the community. Not only because of his wisdom and his business acumen but more importantly Gus cares deeply about the community."
2015 AHEPA's International Pericles Award
Rochester developer and philanthropist Gus Chafoulias was awarded the 2015 Pericles Award, the highest award given by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
2014 Business Person of the Year
"If it wasn't for Mayo Clinic, I'd still be washing dishes in my father's restaurant, and that's the truth. That's what Mayo has done for me and this community, and it makes me so happy to be part of it. That's why we're lucky to live in Rochester." - Gus Chafoulias
2001 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient
The Ellis Island Medals of Honor embody the spirit of America in their salute to tolerance, brotherhood, diversity and patriotism. Honorees may be native-born or naturalized, but most importantly, they are individuals who have made it their mission to share their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents and selfless generosity with those less fortunate.
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