Eleni's Award-Winning Cookies
In The News and Recognition

Thanks to our delicious and charming cookies, Eleni’s has been making headlines and winning awards for the past 20 years. Our Oscar-themed cookies were the talk of Hollywood and fans of hit HBO shows Game of Thrones, The Sopranos and Sex in the City couldn't get enough of our exclusive bakes. Our award winning cookies have also gained a sizable celebrity following
along the way; fans include Katie Holmes, Kerry Washington and Catherine Zeta Jones.

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    LIFE & STYLE

    “A slew of New York's celebrity parents are fans of Eleni's, including Uma Thurman, Kelly Ripa, Susan Sarandon, and Jerry Seinfeld.”

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    INC.

    “By being creative and rapidly responding to the trends around her, from dietary restrictions to relaxation techniques, Gianopulos' company has flourished.”

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    Working Mother

    “Eleni shares her journey from baking cookies out of her Manhattan apartment kitchen to becoming a New York institution and the ‘sweet secret’ behind her success.”

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    WE NYC

    “Baker-in-Chief, Mother or Eleni? How about all of the above? Eleni talks to WE NYC about running a business and raising a family and provides tips for budding women entrepreneurs.”

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    Fortune Small Business

    “Eleni sent more than 60 pounds of cookies to rescue workers at the site of the World Trade Center disaster. Says Gianopulos, “It was nice to be able to do something.”

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    CBS

    “Eleni’s custom cookies are an international favorite. Their playful shapes, detailed with colorful icing, are sought after by celebrities and cookie lovers everywhere.”

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    NEW YORK TIMES

    “More elegant than a box of conversation hearts, better tasting than flowers”

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    TIMEOUT

    “Nut-free and kosher, these uitra-adorable cookies enchant everyone with cute shapes, delicate icing and colorful sugar sprinkles.”

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    NBC NEWS

    “You'll want to savor every crumb”

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AWARDS WE'VE WON

  • CITY & STATE REPORTS SPECIAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 2016

    For Outstanding Philanthropic Achievement. City & State Reports’ mission is to promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by shining a companies that have successfully CSR into practice.

  • MALINDA JOILEY MORTIN WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2014

    Chi Omega Fraternity’s highest honor, recognizing distinguished
    accomplishment in service to Chi Omega, an individual's community, and the nation.

  • SPECIALTY OUTSTANDING FOOD INNOVATION (SOFI) AWARD 2010

    For Outstanding Innovation in Packaging Design. Established in 1952, the Specialty Food Association is a not-for-profit trade association providing its members the tools, knowledge and connections to support a thriving specialty food marketplace. The SOFI Awards honor the best and most innovative products in specialty food.

  • ERNST AND YOUNG AWARDS - ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2009

    The Ernst and Young Awards’ Entrepreneur of the Year program honors and recognizes men and women who create the products, services and jobs that help our economy and communities grow
    — and encouraging others to follow their lead.

  • MODERN BRIDE TRENDSETTERS AWARD 2008

    For exceptional cutting-edge cookie design. Modern Bride was the publication to the renowned Brides magazine and a bridal fashion, honeymoon travel, home furnishings, and wedding etiquette.

  • MOBIUS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2002

    International advertising award for outstanding work in the Creation of Package Design
    in the snack foods category. Mobius Awards was
    established in 1971 in Chicago as part of the U.S. Television and Radio Commercials Festival. Entries are judged by
    award points based on the effectiveness and creativity of the work.

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