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Welcome to the Bravo! Gallery 2018-2023

Check out these outstanding Italian Americans and our Celebrations to honor them!

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.

Gallery of 2023 Bravo! Awards & Gala

    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.

    Find out more about CFC

    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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