On November 13, 2018 the 2nd Athens Business Women Forum for women innovators, co-organized by Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Attica Region, was held at Zappeion Megaron. Under the auspices of the President of the Hellenic Republic, in a glorious ceremony Dimitra Katsafadou was awarded by the President of Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Konstantinos Michalos, and the Regional Governor of Attica, as the most distinguished businesswoman with innovative action, both scientifically and in business.

The innovation concerned the patent of the fungus Kombucha which after clinical studies and trials was integrated into a whole range of cosmetic products.

The award was received by the President of La vie en Rose - and Dimitra Katsafadou’s brother - Nikolas Malakodimos.