NIAF New York Gala 2025

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

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)
   
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)
   

 

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

Joe Piscopo
NIAF Celebrity Ambassador, entertainer, and radio host
(view bio)
 

Entertainment

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

Presenting Sponsor

Title Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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