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is awarded to

Stanley (Nace) Thomas

for his outstanding contributions to the Macedonian community in the area of Humanitarian Work.

Stanley (Nace) Thomas has been awarded the Macedonia2025 Recognition for Diaspora Contribution in acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of Macedonia and its citizens. His unwavering commitment to humanitarian work, and strong dedicated humanitarian efforts, including disaster relief, refugee support, and social justice initiatives, has significantly impacted both the Republic of Macedonia and those in need.

Stanley Thomas, whose Macedonian roots were affected by historical events, became an influential figure. His father’s surname, Bozinov, became Bozinis when he immigrated to Canada in 1930 and then anglicized to Thomas. After a long separation due to Depression and World War II, Boris, Stan’s father, was finally reunited with his family in Windsor. Stan, a York University MBA graduate, didn’t forget his heritage. He led efforts to send $4 million worth of pharmaceutical supplies to Macedonia during the Kosovo crisis in 1999.

Stan has been involved with the Canadian Macedonian Senior Citizen’s Centre since 1978 and served as its president from 1990 to 1993. He transformed the Macedonian Open Golf Tournament into a fundraiser for Canadian Macedonian Place, raising over $1.2 million for charitable causes. The tournament continues as a 36-hole shotgun start event at Station Creek Golf Club.

Likewise, it is our pleasure to share a short video highlighting Mr. Thomas’ acknowledgment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXImgN2733s

Mr. Thomas received the Recognition for Diaspora Contribution 2023 during the Macedonia2025 Fundraising Gala held in Chicago on September 23, 2023. Accepting the recognition on his behalf was our co-founder, Mr. John Bitov Jr. The Recognition was awarded by the President Stevo Pendarovski.

We are delighted to present a brief pre-recorded video expressing gratitude for receiving the Recognition for Diaspora Contribution by Stanley (Stan) Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJh_Cy1gyic

The Macedonia2025 organization is proud to recognize Mr. Thomas for his remarkable contributions and aspires to see his example inspire others to create a positive impact within their respective communities.

Today, the Macedonia2025 leadership hosted a working meeting at the organization’s offices with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Timco Mucunski and Goce Dimovski, Head of the Directorate for Technological Industrial Development Zones.

The meeting focused on opportunities for joint initiatives in the areas of export and investment promotion for Macedonian companies. Particular emphasis was placed on organizing business forums during official government visits abroad, strengthening the role of the Macedonian diaspora in economic promotion, and enhancing the support provided by diplomatic and consular missions.

Discussions also covered concrete ways to improve cooperation between state institutions and Macedonia2025 in supporting domestic companies’ access to foreign markets, facilitating business meetings, and identifying new export and investment opportunities.

The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to positioning the state as an active and effective connector between domestic businesses, international markets, and the Macedonian diaspora, with a strong focus on achieving tangible economic outcomes.