honors the achievements, talents and expertise of outstanding Italian Americans at our annual Champagne Luncheon.
2019 Honoree - Screenwriting
Nick Vallelonga
Nick Vallelonga, who co-wrote and produced Green Book, will receive the award for Screenwriting. Green Book is based on the true story of a concert tour in the Deep South with the brilliant pianist, Dr. Donald Shirley, and Mr. Vallelonga's father, Tony Lipp, who was Mr. Shirley's driver and bodyguard. Mr. Vallelonga won two Academy Awards and two Golden Globes for Original Screenplay and Best Movie.
Upcoming Events
The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of the Bronx and Westchester
cordially invites you to attend the
40th Champagne Luncheon
Presentation of
Il Leone di San Marco Awards
Sunday, September 25, 2022
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Davenport Mansion
400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
Registration 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon 12:00 p.m.
Awards Program 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Patricia Santangelo, President
Aurora Caponegro, Vice President
Gary W. DeLeo, Treasurer
Lisa Salvati, Secretary
Tickets limited and sold in advance
contact italianheritageandculture@gmail.com