Festival Recognition Award

The Italian Festival Recognition Award honors and salutes an individual who has given time, energy and service for the good of the Festival beyond the average call of duty. For her many years of dedication to the Italian American Festival, in 2019 we are proud to recognize Matt Palumbo.

Past Recognition Award Recipients 

2019 -  Matt Palumbo

2018 - Lucia Pileggi

2017 - Margaret Storey

2016 - Matthew Carona

2015 - Andrew Pileggi

2014 - Sue Leon
2013 - Dr. Michael Shreffler
2012 - Fedele D'Orazio
2011 - Jimmy Schreck
2010 - Debra D'Orazio
2009 - Paul Talbott
2008 - Gary Petersen
2007 - Ron Leon
2006 - Frank Trace
2005 - Patrick Fusillo

2004 - Mike Fierro

2003 - Sue Saliola

2002 - Nicola Fierro
2001 - Nancy Monastra
2000 - Carl Capestrain
1999 - Ben Zampino
1998 - Louie Mattachione
1997 - Sam DeSantis

1997 - Eleanor DeSantis
1996 - Mark Forchione
1995 - Bob Fortion
1995 - Molly Vitale
1994 - Ray Saliola

​1994 - Rose Lemmo

1993 - Wil Campolieto

1993 - Yolanda Campolieto
1993 - Sam Coletti
1993 - Nancy Coletti
1992 - Fannie Falcone
1992 - Carol Edwards
1991 - Ange Monastra
1991 - Pat Porco
1990 - Dominic Bagnoli
1989 - James Tortora
1988 - Sid Edwards
1987 - Vince Lemmo