Celebrating 22 years of Business Excellence Awards

The annual ICCO Canada Business Excellence Awards celebration recognizes outstanding leaders across various fields in ​the Italian Canadian business community.


The gala is a great opportunity to strengthen the bridge between Italy and Canada allowing participants to engage with top ​corporate executives, stakeholders and investors to build new potential partnerships and collaborations.


Throughout the years, the awards recognized the commitment to raising the bar and setting new standards of excellence in ​the business world.


The award recipients are not only excelling in their professional endeavours but are also contributing to their communities, ​promoting sustainability, and ethical standards in business practices:

  • They foster competitiveness and innovation, bringing the companies to raise their standards and push the boundaries.
  • They concentrate on activities that result in lasting success, profit, and resources for future generations.
  • They prioritize sustainability and social responsibility, recognizing the importance of their businesses' impact on the ​environment and society.


A tribute to Corrado Paina

This year, the gala holds special significance as it honours the ​memory of the former Executive Director, Corrado Paina, who ​was instrumental in the success of the BEA for all these years. ​Throughout his tenure, Corrado tirelessly dedicated his life to ​serving the Italian-Canadian community, leaving an indelible ​mark on all who knew him.



"The 2024 BEA is a testament to Corrado's lasting influence. His ​unwavering commitment to fostering Italian-Canadian ​collaboration does and will continue to blossom. This year's ​winners would make him immensely proud. Their innovative ​spirit embodies his vision which serves as a constant source of ​inspiration for ICCO Canada's initiatives, like the CAMERA ​project." - Tony Altomare & Pat Pelliccione, ICCO Canada Co-​Presidents

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD

sponsored by

Tony Pampena

CPA, FCPA, EY Canada - Central Market ​Managing Partner

ITALY-CANADA AWARD

sponsored by

Ferrero Canada

BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

sponsored by

Lisa Melchior

Founder & Managing Partner

VERTU Capital

DESIGN, SCIENCE, AND CULTURE AWARD

Dr. Gialuigi Bisleri

Director, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

St. Michael's Hospital

COMMUNITY-BUILDING AWARD

sponsored by

Marco Devuono

President & CEO

Villa Charities Inc.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex

25 British Columbia Road, Toronto

Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM

Dinner Gala Reception: 7:00 PM

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** ICCO Canada members can reach out to ​events@italchambers.ca to redeem the exclusive member ​discount code!

Date:

May 30, 2024


Time:

Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM

Dinner Gala Reception: 7:00 PM


Dress Code:

Business Attire

Venue:

Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex

25 British Columbia Road

Toronto, ON M6K 3K3


Host:

ICCO Canada

Contacts:

Ilaria Venoso,

Communication and Events

647 819 9320

venoso@italchambers.ca