Ceremony

Rome, Chamber of Deputies, Conference Hall at Palazzo Marini, October 8, 2009.

The Award

The Italy-USA Foundation has promoted the first edition of the America Award; it is a prestigious recognition of great civil and institutional work under the auspices of the President of the Italian Republic, Hon. Giorgio Napolitano. The award is mainly seen as a means to acknowledge and encourage initiatives and work aimed at favouring relationships between Italy and the United States of America. Prominent personalities of any nationality who stand out for their work and results in promoting transatlantic friendship will be considered.  The 2009 ceremony was held in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies, on Thursday October 8, with the television anchor Veronica Maya.

Winners

Maria Laura Baccarini, Actress and singer

Emilio Carelli, Editor SkyTg24

Jo Champa, Actress and producer

Franco Frattini, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, President of Finmeccanica

Igor Man, Journalist

Ennio Morricone, Composer

Alison Smale, Editor International Herald Tribune

Walter Veltroni, Member of Parliament, journalist

Umberto Veronesi, Founder American Italian Cancer Foundation