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.
Past Recognition Award Recipients
2024 - Ron Serena
2023 - Angela Forchione
2022 - Jeffry V. Serra
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