The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will host its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Thursday, April 20, 2023. This distinguished event, held at the world-famous, historic, New York City venue, will highlight the very best in Italian food, beverage and cultural experiences – as well as celebrate some of the most notable and impactful members of the Italian American community.

NIAF is the largest and most prominent representative of over 25 million Italian Americans living in the United States. The Foundation aims to ensure that Italian Americans continue to keep alive and present the rich heritage of their values and cultural traditions as well as encourage the Italian American community to preserve and remember the great contribution Italians have made to the history and progress of the United States.

This year, NIAF will honor Angelo Vivolo, President of the Columbus Heritage Coalition; Beth T. Mazzeo, special advisor and the former Chief Administrative Officer of Bloomberg LP and in January was named Chair of the Villanova University Board of Trustees; and Silvio Petriello, Vice Chairman at CBRE. All three honorees have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in their respective industries. For more honoree information, visit: www.niaf.org/nyc.

The gala cocktail reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will move into the ballroom at 7:30 p.m. for dinner and the awards program, featuring entertainment by international recording artist Chris Macchio. NIAF's Celebrity Ambassador and host for the evening is Joe Piscopo. Gala tickets and sponsorship levels can be purchased online. The attire for the evening is cocktail. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.niaf.org/nyc.

NIAF's New York Gala is chaired by Gerard S. LaRocca, who is a member of the NIAF Board and NIAF's Executive Vice President of National Membership. Proceeds from NIAF's New York Gala will benefit the Foundation's philanthropic and educational programs.

Details
NIAF 2023 New York Gala
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Cocktail Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York, NY