Let's Celebrate Outstanding Italian Americans on Mar 8, 2025
Save the Date and plan to join us as we celebrate outstanding Italian Americans in the community for the 2024 year. Nominations for the Class of 2024 opens during Italian Heritage Month and nominations will be accepted until Jan 10, 2025.
Bravo! Awards Nomination Criteria
Italian American of the Year
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
Italian American Volunteer of the Year
An Italian American who has exhibited the qualities of the Italian American lifestyle and culture. This individual has contributed to the Italian American community in a meaningful way.
NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 OPEN NOW!
Italian American Volunteer of the Year
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
Italian American Volunteer of the Year
An Italian American individual who has volunteered
their time or expertise to the Italian community or to further a worthy non-profit cause in the state of Colorado.
NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 OPEN NOW!
Italian American Business of the Year
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
An active member in the Colorado business community in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and has demonstrated exemplary business practices. The business should promote the Italian Culture or if a non-Italian business, the business owner should be Italian American.
NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 OPEN NOW!
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
An Italian American (ages 18-45) who has exhibited the qualities of the Italian American lifestyle, culture, volunteerism or business savvy. This individual has contributed to the Italian American community in a meaningful way and has a bright "rising star" future in the Italian American community.
NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 OPEN NOW!
Attend
TICKETS / SPONSORSHIP
JOIN US as at the next Bravo! Awards & Gala on March 8, 2025 to celebrate the Italian American community.
Reserved Table
TBA
Celebrate with friends! Includes a reserved table with 8 admission tickets, dinner and open bar. (beer and wine)
TICKET SALES OPEN JANUARY 10th
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2023 Bravo! Award Recipients
ITALIAN AMERICAN OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Elisa (Sicuranza) Heitman
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Dr. John Giardino
ITALIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Polidori Sausage
Melodie and Steve Polidori
ITALIAN AMERICAN RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
ITALIAN AMERICAN RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
John Naccarato
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
Bravo!
Italians of America Red Lion Run
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN BAKERY/MARKET
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
Bravo!
Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST PIZZA
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN WINERY
Bravo!
Carl's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN WINERY
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN WINERY
Bravo!
Spero Winery
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Bravo!
Cafe' Jordano
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN MARQUE
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Bravo!
Ferrari
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
Bravo!
Automezzi Colorado Celebration of Italian Motoring
A True Champion of Italian American Culture in Colorado
Italian American Perserverance Award Bravo! Janet Lombardi
Special recognition and honor for a steadfast spirit and outstanding achievements was given to Janet Lombardi at the 2024 Bravo's for her many years of service to the Italian American community.
BRAVO!
Italian American Humanitarian of the Year 2022
A special honor was presented to Jerry and Karen Caruso for their work with Caruso Family Charities.
2022 Bravo! Award Recipients
ITALIAN AMERICAN OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Patrick Lubrano
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Sal Siraguse
ITALIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Heidi's Brooklyn Deli
Heidi Bendiksen-Naples
ITALIAN AMERICAN EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Tami LoSasso
ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Chad Povich
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN BAKERY
ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Bravo!
Vinnola's Italian Market
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST PIZZA
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN DELI / MARKET
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN DELI / MARKET
Bravo!
Pietra's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN DELI / MARKET
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN DELI / MARKET
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN DELI / MARKET
Bravo!
Valente's Italian Market
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN WINERY
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN DELI / MARKET
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Bravo!
Balistreri Vineyards
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Bravo!
Parisi Pizzeria & Trattoria
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN ENTERTAINER
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
Bravo!
Rick Chinisci
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
Bravo!
St. Rocco's Feast - Potenza Lodge
Previous Bravo! Recipients
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