The award ceremony for the second edition of the Italian Reputation Award will take place on January 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. This prestigious honor is granted to individuals who have demonstrated consistent and innovative contributions across various sectors, promoting Italy globally and strengthening its international brand.

The Italian Reputation Award is a collaborative initiative between the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, led by Fabio Finotti, Reputation Research, headed by Davide Ippolito, and the IARL – Italia America Reputation Lab. Its mission is to celebrate the cultural impact of Italians whose work enhances Italy's global reputation.

The event will be hosted by Cristiana Mancini, a journalist from SkyTG24, and will be broadcast live at 5:00 PM EST (11:00 PM CET) on ilNewyorkese TV and streamed on the Italian Cultural Institute’s YouTube channel.

Honorees

This year’s award recipients include:

Mons. Dario Edoardo Viganò
Annamaria Colao
Emiliano Ponzi
Matteo Zuretti
Virgilio Sacchini
Pasquale Punzo
Alfonso Cerullo
Alessio Sansò
Mario Calvo-Platero

Each honoree will receive the Reputation Award, a commemorative medal designed by renowned artist Marco De Luca.

Featured Speakers

Notable figures participating in the event include:

Silvana Mangione, Deputy Secretary General for Italians Abroad
Hon. Christian Di Sanzo, Member of Parliament elected in North and Central America
Michael Cascianelli, Principal of the Scuola d’Italia
Carmine Spatolisano, CEO of Telejinform
Pasquale Riccio, President of Progetto Alfa
Don Luigi Portarulo, Pastor of St. Patrick Church, New York
Federico Vezzaro, Artist
Antonella Gramigna, Journalist from ilNewyorkese

Musical Performance

The evening will feature a live performance by blues star Davide Pannozzo, joined by Etienne Stadwijk for a special duet.

Event Partners

This initiative is promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, Reputation Research, RetImpresa, Progetto Alfa, IARL – Italia America Reputation Lab, and Federmanager.
Don’t miss this celebration of Italian excellence and its enduring global influence.