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Italian American Future Leaders Launch New Era of Inter-generational Collaboration
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...

COPOMIAO: A Year to Remember
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...

2023 UNICO National Americanism Award Goes to Richard DiLiberto
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...

Mother-Daughter Duo’s Pursuit of Excellence Leads to High Honors
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...
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