Columbus Day Grand Gala

The Italian American Community Center gathers yearly to celebrate Italian Americans' contributions to our community.

 

The special event is open to the public and will include great food, drink, music, and fun.

Annual Columbus Day Grand Gala

Annual Awards

 

Italian American of the Year

This annual Award is given to someone of Italian American descent who has significantly contributed to their community. What we say about this honoree is, "Look at them," "Look at what they have accomplished, "They are one of us," "They are Italian American."

 

Italian Spirit Award

Each year, the I.A.C.C. bestows the Italian Spirit Award on someone not necessarily of Italian American descent. This Award is given to someone who embodies the Italian Spirit and has made a difference in the lives of Italian Americans.

 

Presidents Award

The recipient of the President's Award is chosen solely by the current I.A.C.C. President and is given to an individual who has exhibited exemplary leadership, volunteer service, dedication, and devotion to the I.A.C.C.

 

Pasquale Tirino Service Award

The Pasquale Tirino Award is named for Charter Member Pasquale Tirino, who was our beloved and long-tenured daily volunteer manager of our outside facilities. In his name, this Award recognizes individuals for their many years of service and commitment to the I.A.C.C.

 

Cuore de Oro Award

This Award celebrates club members who have made significant contributions to this organization by giving unselfishly. They always put others first, go the extra mile, and are ready to help out.

 

2025 HONOREES:


Italian American of the Year:

Dominic Mainella

Owner, Bella Napoli Bakery


Italian Spirit Award:

Dan Wall, Esq

Vice President of Corporate Services, CMA


President's Award:

Joe Allegretti


Pasquale Tirino Service Award:

"The Pizza Makers"

Sergio Panunzio

Jeffrey Hunt

Donatella Rotoli

Chris Barton (posthumously)

SATURDAY,

OCTOBER 18, 2025


Cocktail Hour: 5:30 PM

Dinner: 7:00PM

Dancing Until 11:00 PM


$60.00|IACC Member

$80.00 | Non Member


Menu:

First Class Cocktail Hour

Pasta Course | Salad Course

Surf & Turf Dinner 

(vegetarian option is available)

Dessert

Complimentary Beer & Wine ~

Cash Bar Available


SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE NEW IACC PLAYGROUND


TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

CALL (518) 456-4222 OR 

TO BECOME A SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT