The Italian American Political Coalition will present Judge Celia G. Gamrath with its William Paca Award, Richard Caifano with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Richard Catezone with its Public Service Leadership Award at its annual Heritage Celebration on March 7 at Elmcrest Banquets in Elmwood Park. For tickets, call 708-369-2500.

Richard Caifano has been a leader in the legal profession and Italian-American community for nearly six decades. Judge Celia Louise Gamrath (née Guzaldo) is a candidate for the Illinois Appellate Court in the March 19 primary elections. Richard Catezone has spent his professional career ensuring that individuals suffering from substance abuse addiction receive the best possible care as they travel their road to recovery.