Fra Noi Embrace Your Inner Italian
The Italian American Executives of Transportation held its second annual Augustus Caesar Awards on Feb. 1 at Ashton Place in Willowbrook. This year’s event honored nine young professionals who are excelling in their fields and exhibit potential for future success.
The honorees were Nicky Amore (financial planning), Alex Corbo (law enforcement), Stephanie Corona (educational services), Rachel Matug (special education), Gianni Morrone (restaurant services), Anthony Palladino (medical marketing), Philip J. Sasso (audiovisual technology/entertainment), Nicole Sisco (food and beverage, planning/aviation) and Valerie Timpone (government services/judicial system).
“These awards showcase young talent in our community who have made a significant impact in their various fields of endeavor,” IAET President Vito D’Ambrosio says. “We’re confident that they will strengthen our community while shining a positive light on it. We’re proud to pay tribute to them.”
When asked why the award was named after Augustus Caesar, D’Ambrosio explained, “Augustus was the first Roman emperor. He was also the youngest for many years. Pax Romana, 200 years of peace, started under Augustus. Great strides were made in architecture, construction, the arts, medicine and philosophy under Augustus and those advances continue to impact our lives.”
Next year’s event will take place on Feb. 28 at Ashton Place. More than 20 nominees have already been fielded for the event.
