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UNICO National 100th Annual Convention & Italian American Awards Gala July 27 - 30, 2023 Fort Myers, Florida, Recognizing Business, Military, and Public Service Leaders

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sal Paolantonio, ESPN national correspondent who primarily covers the National Football League, will host the Italian American Awards Gala on July 29, 2023. The black-tie gala, hosted by UNICO National, features hundreds of prominent Italian Americans from across the nation who come together to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans in the United States. The nation's more than 16 million Italian Americans are interwoven into the fabric of the U.S. and have significantly contributed to the arts, entertainment, sports, business, law, science, medicine, technology, national defense, public service and more.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Moglia joins James Pitaro, ESPN Chairman, as the honorary chairmen of the UNICO 100th Anniversary Convention and are past UNICO National honorees recognized for their distinguished leadership.
  • "The UNICO National 100th Annual Convention celebrates the important contributions Italian Americans have made to the United States.
  • They are proven leaders who have succeeded at the highest level and are shining examples of the Italian American community," said incoming UNICO National President Cav.
  • This year's award recipients join a distinguished group of UNICO honorees who exemplify the best of the Italian American community.

Media personalities Erin Como, Fox 5 DC, & Nick Iannelli, WTOP, host Italian American Gala in metro Washington, DC on 3/25 with Dr. Anthony Fauci & Dr. Andrea Piccioli

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, plans for an exciting centennial year, celebrating the achievements of the Italian American community in the United States, as well as commemorating the enduring bond between the United States and Italy. UNICO is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to promote a positive image of Italian Americans, one of the largest ethnic groups who are interwoven into the fabric of the United States and have substantially contributed in all areas and industries.

Key Points: 
  • The nation's largest Italian American service organization, UNICO is a nonprofit committed to Service Above Self and provides $1 million in scholarships and charitable assistance annually.
  • Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Andrea Piccioli, will be recognized for their public health service leadership.
  • Washington, DC's highly recognizable media personalities, Erin Como, Fox 5 DC, and Nick Iannelli, WTOP, will cohost the program.
  • Erin Como is an anchor/reporter with Fox 5 DC and a familiar face on the Good Day DC morning program.

Peter Grandich and Company Teams Up with Freehold Raceway

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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FREEHOLD, N.J., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Grandich and Company will be sponsoring five special races this fall at Freehold Raceway. In addition to the special races and celebrity guests, the events will also include the raising of funds and awareness for several worthy organizations.

Key Points: 
  • FREEHOLD, N.J., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Peter Grandich and Companywill be sponsoring five special races this fall at Freehold Raceway.
  • The final event will take place on Saturday, December 10th, as Peter Grandich and Company sponsors a Toys for Tots Race where Freehold Raceway will be collecting monetary and toy donations for children in need.
  • "Freehold Raceway has had a longstanding association with both Freehold Area Open Door and Toys for Tots," said Howard Bruno, General Manager of Freehold Raceway.
  • We are grateful to Peter Grandich for his sponsorship and coordination which will benefit many worthwhile causes."

UNICO National's 98th Annual Convention

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 98th Annual Convention July 26-28 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 98th Annual Convention July 26-28 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ.
  • Over 300 Members attended the convention where UNICO wraps up its year with meetings, reports, and social events.
  • He has been a member of UNICO for almost 20 years and has served in many capacities before becoming National President.
  • UNICO National will hold their 99th Annual Convention July 27-30, 2022, at the Intercontinental in New Orleans, LA.

UNICO National's 97th Annual Convention

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 97th Annual Convention July 24-27 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 97th Annual Convention July 24-27 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
  • Over 350 Members attended the convention where UNICO wraps up its year with meetings, reports, and social events.
  • A $50,000 check was presented to The V Foundation for a cancer research grant in honor of deceased UNICO member Toni Alongi.
  • UNICO National will hold their 98th Annual Convention July 22-25, 2020 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, FL.

UNICO National Donates $50,000 to the V Foundation in Memory of Toni Alongi

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --UNICO National donated $50,000 to the The V Foundation for Cancer Research, in memory of former member Toni Alongi.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --UNICO National donated $50,000 to the The V Foundation for Cancer Research, in memory of former member Toni Alongi.
  • The check was presented to Sherrie Mazur, Senior Vice President of Communications at the V Foundation, at UNICO National's annual convention in Nashville, TN, on July 26.
  • "UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the U.S., is proud to partner with the V Foundation in the fight against cancer," said Frank N. DeFrank, M.D., President of UNICO National.
  • "With this current grant, UNICO has donated $700,000 to cancer research through the V Foundation.

UNICO National Hosted 96th Annual Convention in Delray Beach, Florida, July 25-28

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 96th Annual Convention July 25-28 at the Delray Beach Marriott in Delray Beach, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, held their 96th Annual Convention July 25-28 at the Delray Beach Marriott in Delray Beach, Florida.
  • Over 200 Members attended the convention where UNICO wraps up its year with meetings, reports, and social events.
  • Some of the highlights include:
    Lee Norelli of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter was elected as National President and the rest of the Executive Committee was elected and named.
  • UNICO National will hold their 97th Annual Convention July 2019 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

UNICO National Has Record Year of Scholarship Applications; Donates Over One Million Dollars Nationally

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Thursday, July 19, 2018
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Over 1100 applications were received and processed for the 30 national scholarships that are given out to under graduate and matriculating students in several fields including engineering, nursing, and Italian Studies.

Key Points: 
  • Over 1100 applications were received and processed for the 30 national scholarships that are given out to under graduate and matriculating students in several fields including engineering, nursing, and Italian Studies.
  • UNICO National Scholarship Chair Joan Tidona said, "The new program allowed us to process the applications more quickly.
  • UNICO National President Tom Vaughan said that, "While the national scholarship results are impressive, what is even more notable is that local UNICO chapters give out well over a million dollars a year to students in their communities.
  • UNICO National, founded in 1922, has local chapters throughout America.Its volunteer members support charitable, educational, and community service projects while promoting Italian heritage.