March 7, 2026 5:30-10:00pm
THE BRAVO'S WERE A BIG SUCCESS!
THE CELEBRATION WAS AT THE NEWLY RENOVATED
SHERATON DENVER WEST
360 UNION BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CO
Congrats to the Bravo! Class of 2025
We had a great time at the Bravo's celebrating these outstanding Italian Americans who made an impact in their communities in 2025.
We're also thrilled that we raised $6,000 to sponsor Caruso families in need!
Thanks to all who attended!
CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY!
Congrats to the 2025 Bravo! Recipients
BRAVO!
JAMIE YANTORNO
2025 Recipient
Italian American Volunteer of the Year
BRAVO!
ANTHONY (IKE) IACOVANGELO JR
FLIPSIDE MUSIC
CHAD CANTU
CHAD + CO HAIR SALON
2025 Recipients
Italian American Business of the Year
BRAVO!
PHIL STAFFORD
2025 Recipient
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
Congrats to the 2025 Bravo! Recipients
BRAVO!
JOE ARRIGO
2025 Recipient
Italian American of the Year
BRAVO!
JENNA CAPRA
2026
Italian American Champion Award
BRAVO!
IN MEMORY OF JIM LEPRINO
Leprino Foods Company
2026
Italian American Legacy Award
Congrats to the 2025 Bravo! People's Choice Recipients
BRAVO!
BEST PIZZA 2025
JOE DEMOTT
Pietra's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
BRAVO!
BEST BAKERY / MARKET 2025
CORDER FAMILY
Grammy's Italian Goodies
BRAVO!
BEST WINERY 2025
DAN AND SABRINA NUGENT
Water 2 Wine, Littleton
Congrats to the 2025 Bravo! People's Choice Recipients
BRAVO!
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2025
NICK PICUCCI ACCEPTING
Gallo's Italian Supper Club and Bakery
BRAVO!
BEST RED SAUCE 2025
JOHN SANINO ACCEPTING
Sano's Italian Kitchen
BRAVO!
BEST ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GATHERING 2025
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY ACCEPTING
Italian Heritage Festival
SPECIAL CLUB AWARD
DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
VERONICA GOODRICH
JAMES JACKSON ACCEPTING
Congrats Bravo! Awards People's Choice 2025 Finalists
BEST PIZZA
- Parisi's Pizzeria, Trattoria e Vino, Denver
- Pietra's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Wheat Ridge
- Pizzeria Leopold, Lakewood
BEST BAKERY / MARKET
- Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery, Wheat Ridge
- Grammy's Italian Goodies, Wheat Ridge
- Paisano's Italian Deli, Arvada
BEST RED SAUCE
- Lo Stella Ristorante, Denver
- Pino's Place Pizzeria & Wine Bar, Cherry Hills
- Sano's Italian Kitchen, Westminster
BEST WINERY
- Attimo Winery, Denver
- Balistreri Vineyards, Denver
- Water 2 Wine, Littleton
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
- Angelo's Taverna Italian Restaurant, Littleton
- Gallo Italian Supper Club & Bakery, Englewood
- Jimmy's Jersey Street Cafe' Osteria, Denver
BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
- Assumption Catholic Church Bazaar, Welby
- Italian Heritage Festival at Sons of Italy, Wheat Ridge
- Potenza Feast of St Rocco, Denver
Attend
TICKETS / SPONSORSHIP
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for the Bravo! Awards Dinner on March 7, 2026 to celebrate the Italian American community.
Join with fellow Italian Americans for a special cultural celebration! Includes admission for one dinner and one welcome drink. Ticket Sales Closed
Celebrate with friends! Includes a reserved table with 10 admission tickets for dinner, PLUS each guest gets one welcome drink. Ticket Sales Closed
Support the Bravo! Awards - Several sponsor categories available, each with benefits that celebrate and recognize our sponsoring partners. Contact Gina to learn more! ACCEPTING SPONSOR APPLICATIONS NOW FOR 2026
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS
