Thursday, April 10, 2025
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner Awards Program
Cipriani 42nd Street
Cocktail Attire
Join the National Italian American Foundation as we honor Italian American leaders from New York.
Honoring
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Claudio DeVellis Partner, PwC NIAF Special Achievement Award in Financial Services (view bio) |
Carl E. Petrillo Chairman, Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. NIAF Special Achievement Award in Heavy Civil Construction (view bio) |
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Sal Paolantonio ESPN National Correspondent NIAF Special Achievement Award in Broadcast Journalism (view bio) |
Marco Troncone CEO, Aeroporti di Roma NIAF Special Achievement Award in Infrastructure and Economic Growth (view bio) |
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Lorraine Grillo CEO, Bradford Construction Corp. of New York / A Company of BRAVO Group 2025 Mario Cuomo Award in Public Service (view bio) |
Master of Ceremonies
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Joe Piscopo NIAF Celebrity Ambassador, entertainer, and radio host (view bio) |
Entertainment
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Italian & American National Anthems Christopher Macchio International Classical-Crossover Vocalist (view bio) |
Vanessa Racci NY Jazz and Cabaret Singer (view bio) |
NIAF 2025 Region of Honor
Paramount Sponsor
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Presenting Sponsor
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Title Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsors
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Communication Strategic Advisor