Hall of Fame Awards
FNQ’s Italian/Australians top achievers
An important part of the festival is the Hall of Fame awards, which are a yearly celebration of past and present Italian/Australians who made a significant contribution to the North Queensland region. We must not forget those who made a difference to make North Queensland what it is today.
The Hall of Fame Awards are presented at the Masquerade Party.
- Community Service
- Arts and Culture
- Italian of the Year
- Excellence award
- Life Member, voted by the committee
Hall of Fame 2025 Award Winners
Life Member: Gina Codotto
Arts and Culture: Suellen Maunder
Italian of the Year: Theresa Pin
Excellence Award: Carlo Portella
Community Service: The Piccone Family
Hall of Fame 2024 Award Winners
Life Member: Elvio Meoli
Developing and Building Award: Ross Straguszi
Young Italian of the Year: Ignazio Fortunato & Albina Niceforo
Arts and Culture: Frank Dangelico
Business Recognition: Frank and Vince Pappalardo
Sporting Achievement: Zenon Caravella
Educational Achievement: Lucy Fedrizzi
Community Service: Maryanne Stokes
Farming and Agriculture: Guiseppe, Mario and Pasquale Cosentino
Hall of Fame 2023 Award Winners
Life Member: Mike Borzi
Develoment and Building: Giuseppe Barletta
Young Italian of the Year: Claudio Di Bartolomeo
Arts and Culture: Roz Pappalardo
Business Recognition: Vitalia Zanda
Sporting Achievement: Frank Farina
Educational Achievement: Floriana Torelli
Community Service: Angela Toppin AM
Farming and Agriculture: Elvio Meoli
Hall of Fame 2022 Award Winners
Life Member: Louie Piccone
Development and Building: Frank and Charlie Marino
Young Italian of the Year: Angelo Senna
Arts and Culture: Gina and Lui Codotto
Community Service: Giuliano Cordenos
Business Recognition: Peppi Iovannella
Sporting Achievement: John Bomben
Educational Achievement: Alberto Avolio
Farming and Agriculture: Romolo Beghin