Join us for this year's gala at the JW Marriott on Saturday, February 1st · 5:30 PM CT at 614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA. This exciting celebration will include a cocktail reception, a silent auction, a delicious, seated dinner, and the presentation of awards to our amazing inductees, and our National Honoree! Online Ticket Sales, click here.

New Orleans, LA- The Board of Directors of the American Italian Renaissance Foundation and Nominating Committee are proud to announce the 2025 Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame National Honoree, local Inductees, and Awardees. 

This year’s National Honoree: Sal Paolantonio.

LAISHF Inductees:

Wayne Francingues, Ryan LoProto (posthumously), and Sam Scelfo.

Awardees:

Buddy “D” Media Award: Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco

Business Achievement Award: Arthur Brocato

Dr. John Adriani Medical Award: Dr. Jeffery Scott Pinto

Joseph I Giarrusso Civic Award: Leon Cannizzaro

Joseph Maselli Heritage Award: Joe Scelsa