Arizona Gala 2025

NIAF Regional Arizona Gala
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Caesars Republic Scottsdale, A Hilton Hotel
4747 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.caesars.com/caesars-republic-scottsdale

Reception 6:00pm Cleopatra Pool & Romulus Ballroom Foyer
Dinner 7:00pm Romulus Ballroom
Black-Tie or Military Dress

Honoring

Dom Ruggiero Chef & Founder of Cast Iron Concepts with the 2025 Tomaso Culinary Excellence Award (view bio)	Francis Joseph DeBlasi Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with the 2025 NIAF Honoree Award (view bio)
Salvatore Anthony “Torey” Lovullo Manager, Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball with the 2025 NIAF Honoree Award (view bio)

Mark Manjardi Master of Ceremonies (view bio)

Pete Melucci NIAF Regional Vice President Southwest & Gala Chair

Massimo Sommacampagna NIAF Area Coordinator Gala Co-Chairs	Mike Farrar NIAF Area Coordinator Gala Co-Chairs

Entertainment

Ripalta Bufo, Opera Singer (view bio)	DJ Paul Amendola, Aah Media

Proceeds from the event benefit NIAF and Baller Dream Foundation

Presenting Sponsor