The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) is proud to announce a new edition of its annual ICCO Air Canada Business Excellence Awards. The annual awards ceremony recognizes outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs within the community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and growth in their areas of expertise.

The 21st edition will be presented on May 25, 2023, at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex and will feature an evening of networking, dinner, and awards presentation.

ICCO Canada extends its heartfelt thanks to Air Canada for confirming once again their support as the main partner of this year’s Business Excellence Awards. “We are thrilled to partner with Air Canada to celebrate achievements and contributions of some of the most exceptional businesspeople and community builders,” said Corrado Paina, ICCO Canada Executive Director.

The 2023 ICCO Air Canada BEA honourees:

Business Excellence Award sponsored by Air Canada – John F. Prato, CFA Deputy Chair TD Securities.

Community Building Award sponsored by Montecassino Inc. – Carmine Nigro, President, Craft Development Corporation.

Businesswoman of the Year Award sponsored by RBC Royal Bank – Laura Dottori-Attanasio, President and incoming CEO, Element Fleet Management.

Italy-Canada Award sponsored by Unico Inc. & Primo Foods – Robert Pietrobon, President & CEO, Zaneen Lighting.

Design & Architecture Award, Giannone, Petricone Associates.

Next Generation Award – Lauren Tedesco, Senior VP, APMA.

Arts, Science, & Culture Award – Dr. Giuseppe Papia, Chair of the Division of Vascular Surgery Department of Surgery, University of Toronto.

Innovation Award – Marco Margiotta, CEO, Payfare Inc.

Seats are on sale – those wishing to attend should reserve in advance by visiting www.italchambers.ca or by contacting us at events@italchambers.ca