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Thank you to Sergio Marchionne and Chrysler Group, LLC, General Colin Powell, Gary Sinise, Bob Corrao, Joe Mantegna, Franco Nuschese, Castello Banfi and all the sponsors, supporters, volunteers and more than 800 guests of the Sons of Italy Foundation's (SIF) 25th Anniversary National Education & Leadership Awards Gala on May 23.
The 2013 NELA Gala was an incredible representation of the best of Italy and the United States, showcasing achievement at the highest levels. To our generous sponsors and all in attendance: we hope you were proud to be a part of it!
Don't forget to mark your calendars for May 22, 2014, for the Sons of Italy Foundation's 26th Annual NELA Gala.
All photos © Max Taylor. No reprint or reproduction without permission.
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Video: Watch Sergio Marchionne's acceptance remarks for the Award for Excellence in Global Business.
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Video: See General Powell
accept the Lifetime
Achievement Award.
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 | Video: Get a closer look at the SIF's specially-prepared 2013
SRT Viper GTS. |
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 | | The Sons of Italy Foundation's 2013 national scholarship winners |
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 | | See the 2013 NELA Gala journal online. |
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Thank you to these and all the NELA Gala sponsors.
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 | | Gary Sinise accepts the 2013 Award for Courage & Patriotism and a $15,000 SIF contribution to his foundation from SIF President Vincent Sarno, as master of ceremonies Joe Mantegna looks on. |
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 | | General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) receives the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service from Senator Jack Reed (R.I.), the 2011 recipient of the award. |
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 | | General Raymond Odierno, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, announces the 2013 Wounded Warrior Project/Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship recipient, LCPL Dustin Sargo, USMC. |
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 | | Robert Corrao, Ski TV Network chairman & CEO, proudly displays his 2013 National Education & Leadership Award presented by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases & 1992 recipient of the award. |
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 | | Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler chairman and CEO, accepts the Award for Excellence in Global Business from SIF Chairman Joseph DiTrapani (left) and President Vincent Sarno (right). |
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 | | Sergio Marchionne and Chrysler Group LLC donated to the SIF this specially-prepared 2013 SRT Viper GTS that was unveiled at the Gala. The car will go to auction to benefit SIF programs. |
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 | | Chrysler's SRT brand CEO Ralph Gilles (left) and Bob Johnson, founder of BET Network |
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 | Two of the more than 800 guests during the
NELA Gala cocktail reception |
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 | | Dozens of active military personnel and veterans enjoy the NELA Gala as special guests of the SIF. |
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 | | The 25th Anniversary NELA Gala is underway in the Great Hall of Washington's National Building Museum. |
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 | | Tenor Michael Amante reprises his 2012 tribute to the U.S. troops with "Bring Him Home" and the Armed Forces medley. |
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 | | Gary Sinise (left), General Colin Powell and Mrs. Alma Powell, SIF CEO Philip R. Piccigallo |
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 | | Vocalist Nova Payton performs a musical interlude with her choir. |
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 | | Italy's Ambassador to the United States Claudio Bisogniero (left), his wife Laura Denise Noce Benigni Olivieri, and General James Jones, USMC (Ret.), former National Security Advisor |
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 | | Sons of Italy California State President Maria Fassio Pignati sings the "Star Spangled Banner" as the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Ceremonial Honor Guard presents the colors. |
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 | | Guests admire one of the three trips being auctioned by the SIF to support its programs -- a Roman adventure for two featuring business class tickets on Lufthansa, a special private tour and four nights at a four-star hotel. |
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 | Dr. Anthony Fauci (left); former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie, president and co-founder of the
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism (center);
and Alzheimer's Association President and
CEO Harry Johns |
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