The Awards of the Federazione Siciliana

The Awards given by the Federazione recognize outstanding individuals within the Sicilian community. They underscore a strong connection with the Motherland, never broken or undermined by distance, never forgotten, but on the contrary reinforced in the memories and in the hearts of its members.I

“TRINACRIA D’ORO” AWARD

The “Trinacria d’Oro” Award ( from the ancient name of Sicily ) is the highest recognition assigned to Sicilians who distinguished themselves in the field of social, humanitarian, and philanthropic contributions to the community. Awardees recognized since 1994 are:

Francesco M. Talo`, Consul General of Italy in New York 2009

Giovanni Avanti, Presidente Palermo Province 2009

Leandro Rizzuto, Sr. 2009

Leandro Rizzuto, Jr. 2008

Emiliani James and Domenic 2007

Prof. Antonino Greco 1996

Senatore Enrico La Loggia

Senatore USA Robert Torricelli 1999

Presidente Regione Sicilia On. Salvatore Cuffaro 2001

Senatore della Stato del New Jersey, Giuseppe Coniglio

Pres. Unaie e Pres. Sicilia Mondo, Avv. Domenico Azzia 2003

Senator Anthony Scardino 2003

Steven Rothman

Robert Torre, Presidente CIty University Hospital, Hackensack 2002

On. Stato del New Jersey Paul Di Gaetano

Giudice della Corte Suprema dello Stato del New Jersey, Hon Patrick J. Roma

Presidente del Consiglio, On. Maurzio Gambino

Cav. Jerry Puccio

Senator Paul Sarlo 2005

Presidente della Provincia, On. Francesco Musotto

“IL GLOBO” AWARD

The “Globo” Award is presented to Sicilians who excel in the fields of culture, business, media, politics, sports, medicine, and literature bringing honor and appreciation to their land and serving as role models for the new generations.

Congressman USA Bill Pascarell

Cav. Enzo de Luca, Siciliano DOC, giornalista per 40 anni al servizio della comunità italiana 2003

Cav. Dott. Thomas Bellavia, per il grande contributo all’arte medica

Hon. Re, Giudice della Corte Superiore della Stato di New York

On. Giovanni F. Antoci 2005

Prof. Antonio Ciappina 2005