Foteini Georgantaki - PSychogyiou

Fotini Georgantaki - Psychogyiou was born in Ierapetra, Crete, where she completed her studies at a six-grade high school. She later attended a journalism school in Athens. She is actively involved in the cultural activities of the Federation of Associations in her region, where she serves as the supervisory president. She is a member of the International Society of Greek Writers, the Panhellenic Union of Writers, the Amphictyony of Hellenism in Thessaloniki, and the literary magazine "KELAINO." Her literary journey began during her high school years. Her poems have been awarded in local (Vravroneia) and other poetry competitions. Recent awards include: - First Prize in the Panhellenic Vravroneia competition with the poem "Redemption," 2013. - First Prize at DELPHI with the poem "Kastalia's Passage," 2014. - First Prize (HERODOTUS) in the global competition of the Amphictyony of Hellenism, 2014. - First Prize in the International "THE CAFÉ OF IDEAS" competition in Salamina, in collaboration with UNESCO Piraeus and Islands, with the poem for the forgotten Homelands "Smyrna," 2014. - Second Prize from the Literary Magazine KELAINO, with the poem "Mother, End and Beginning," November 2015. She participates in presentations in Artemis and elsewhere with colleagues, with recitations, etc., that align with current events. National holidays, the Battle of Crete, Solomos, Mother's Day, Women's Day, and more. She has received honorary distinctions from Associations and Public bodies from her region and the Municipality of Athens.