
We had a great time at the Bravo's celebrating these outstanding Italian Americans and thrilled that we raised $4,050 to sponsor a Caruso family in need! We are already planning for the next Bravo's with some exciting new additions to the event!
Thanks to all who attended!
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LINDA VILLANO
2024 Recipient
Italian American Volunteer of the Year
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MIKE AND HANNE GIAMBROCCO
CHRIS AND TRACY GIAMBROCCO
GIAMBROCCO & SONS GARDEN CENTER
2024 Recipient
Italian American Business if the Year
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JENNA PECCIA
2024 Recipient
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
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STEVE O'DORISIO
2024 Recipient
Italian American of the Year
IN REMEMBRANCE
GLORIA VOLPE
Honoring a lifetime of service and dedication
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BEST PIZZA
JOE DEMOTT
Pietra's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
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BEST BAKERY / MARKET
JOJO & MARGO PERGOLA
Vinnola's Italian Market
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BEST WINERY
CLYDE AND JUNE SPERO
Spero Winery
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BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ELISA SICURANZA-HEITMAN
Cafe Jordano
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BEST MEATBALL SANDWICH
MIKE VOLPE ACCEPTING
Mount Carmel Bazaar
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BEST ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GATHERING
ROGER CREASON & RICHARD DIMANNA ACCEPTING
Italians of America
Red Lion Run Car Show
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 2025 OPEN OCT 1ST
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 2025 OPEN OCT 1ST
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 2025 OPEN OCT 1ST
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 2025 OPEN OCT 1ST
Frank DeAngelis was a staff member at Columbine High School in the Jeffco School District in Littleton, Colorado, since 1979. He Started as a Social Studies teacher and filled the roles of Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal, before becoming the Principal in 1996.
Frank is a Colorado native, completing his K-12 education in Denver-area schools attending Mt. Carmel Elementary School and graduated from Ranum High School, proceeding to graduate from Metropolitan State College and subsequently from the University of Colorado with a Master's Degree in Secondary Education and Social Studies, his Principal's License and Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix. Frank has been involved in numerous professional activities and associations and serves on multiple non-profit boards. He retired in June of 2014 after 35 years at Columbine High School. He is presently serving as a consultant for safety and emergency management for the Jeffco School District in Colorado and continues speaking engagements in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Caruso Family Charities and the Caruso family are near and dear to Frank's heart, and he is proud to serve on the CFC Board as Director, on the Outreach Fundraising Committee, Scholarship Committee and Strategic Planning Committee.
JOIN US as at the next Bravo! Awards & Gala on March 8, 2025 to celebrate the Italian American community.
Celebrate with friends! Includes a reserved table with 8 admission tickets, dinner and open bar. (beer and wine)
TICKET SALES CLOSED
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Bravo! Class of 2023
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