Carol Ann Benanti, Staten Island Advance columnist and features writer, was recognized as the Honoree of the Year Friday by the Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation at its annual dinner dance, held at the Staaten, West Brighton.

A crowd of 180 supporters, friends and family members turned out to fete Mrs. Benanti and to help support the non-profit philanthropic organization in its endeavors to serve the community, according to Italian Club president Anthony Sgarlato.

It is not the first award recognizing Mrs. Benanti's support of and commitment to Italian history and culture on the Island and beyond. She previously was the recipient of Borough President James P. Molinari's Italian Heritage Award and the DaVinci Society's Community Service Award, among others.

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