by Conference of Presidents | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
“No other Italian American organization has ever weighed in with the U.S. Supreme Court on a cultural issue or devoted so much time and resources to protecting the Italian heritage as has COPOMIAO under the visionary stewardship of Hon. Basil Russo; and the...
by Conference of Presidents | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every year, COPOMIAO honors women of Italian descent to spotlight their contributions, from culture and industry to philanthropy and activism. Today, we present the latest Donna Distinta Award to Dolores Alfieri Taranto. Through years of study and dialogue surrounding...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
The precedent-setting event was sponsored by The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO). FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2023) — Elder generations, in large part, control the nonprofit organizations, cultural events, fundraising and...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
A special COPOMIAO delegation in a private audience with Pope Francis in Vatican City (May 11, 2022). Italian American Unity and Influence Elevated to New Heights A Message from President Basil M. Russo: Through the dedication and cooperation of 60 of our country’s...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Unico National, America’s largest Italian-American Service Organization, is awarding its 2023 Philip Mazzei Americanism Award to Richard A. DiLiberto, Jr., at its annual convention in Sanibel Harbour, Florida, in July. The award is named for Philip Mazzei, an Italian...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Dr. Mary Rorro, DO Receives Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award Mary Rorro, DO has been honored with the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award, bestowed by President Joe Biden. The award was established by executive order by George W. Bush to honor...
