Columbus Day Grand Gala
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.
2024 Columbus Day Grand Gala
October 19, 2024 | 5:30PM
2024 AWARDEES
JOHN D'ARGENIO
ITALIAN AMERICAN
OF THE YEAR
The IACC has selected John as our Italian American of the Year in recognition of his distinguished record as the VP and Director of Athletics for Siena College. We also applaud John's being the seventh longest-tenured athletic director in Division One, serving the same institution.
HON. PETER G. CRUMMEY
ITALIAN SPIRIRT AWARD
The IACC has selected Peter to receive our "Italian Spirit Award" in recognition of his 40-year career serving the Town of Colonie as its Deputy Town Attorney, senior colonie town judge, Albany County Legislator, and now Town Supervisor.
GEORGE URCIUOLI
Past President
IACC PRESIDENTS AWARD
JOSEPH MIRABILE
PASQUALE TIRINO
SERVICE AWARD
A SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE
CONSIDER BECOMING A EVENT SPONSOR OR
DONATING TO THE SILENT AUCTION
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.
DATE:
October 19, 2024
TIME:
5:30PM |Cocktail Hour
7:00PM | Dinner
8:00PM | Dancing
PRICE:
$55.00 Members
$75.00 Non-Members
MENU INCLUDES:
First-class cocktail hour
Pasta course
Salad course
Surf and Turf dinner
vegetarian option is available
Seasonal Dessert.
Complimentary beer, wine & soda are included.
Cash bar available
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
CALL THE IACC AT
(518) 456-4222 OR
LAST YEARS COLUMBUS DAY GRAND GALA
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TRADITION!
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the IACC celebrated our 50th Anniversary at our Annual Columbus Day Grand Gala. Almost 250 of our members and guests ate well, drank well, and danced the night away in celebration of our Italian heritage.
We honored the Honorable Thomas DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller, as our Italian American of the Year. We also awarded the Italian Spirit Award to the Honorable Darius Shahinfar. IACC member awards were given to Past President Angelo Tarantino, who was awarded the President’s Award; Anthony "Tony" Fazio received the Pasquale Tirino Service Award; and Sharon Patrei was given the Heart of Gold Award.
The event was a testament to the Italian spirit being alive and well at the IACC. Plans are underway for next year’s gala on Saturday, October 19, 2024.