Celebrating Excellence in European Aquaculture!

At the 57th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of European Aqua Producers FEAP held in Stockholm on May 22, 2025, Mr. JohnStephanis was honored with the FEAP Award for Excellence in European Aquaculture.

Mr. Stephanis's visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping European aquaculture. From found Selonda Aquaculture S.A. to his transformative presidency at FEAP, he has championed cross-border cooperation and innovation.
  Notably, he played a pivotal role in establishing the European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform (EATiP), advancing sustainable aquaculture practices through strategic research and innovation.

FEAP 2025 Annual General Meeting & Award


 

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) held its 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Stockholm on May 22–23, gathering aquaculture professionals, national associations, policymakers, and experts from across Europe. The event focused on key issues affecting the sector while celebrating innovation, leadership, and sustainability in European fish farming.

A highlight of the two-day event was the presentation of the FEAP Award for Excellence in European Aquaculture to Mr. John Stephanis, a prominent figure in the sector whose career has helped shape modern aquaculture across Europe. Stephanis was honoured for his decades-long contributions, from founding leadership at Selonda Aquaculture S.A.   to his transformative presidency of FEAP, where he opened the organization to Mediterranean aquaculture and championed cross-border cooperation. Mr Stephanis also played a significant role in the founding of the European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform (EATiP), contributing to the development of strategic research and innovation agendas aimed at advancing sustainable aquaculture practices in Europe.