This year, NERO Lifestyle once again participated in the annual event in the Big Apple organized by NIAF, the National Italian American Foundation, at the historic venue Cipriani 42nd Street.
An evening of great spectacle to honor personalities who have distinguished themselves through merit and success. This extraordinary evening celebrated the successes of exceptional Italians and Italian Americans, honoring, among others, Monica Mandelli, CEO of KKR, Giuseppina Di Foggia, CEO and General Manager of Terna SpA, and Carlo Scissura, President and CEO of the New York Building Congress. Among the esteemed Italian authorities present were Massimiliano Fedriga, President of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, and Giorgio Mulé, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Italian parliament. The gala also paid tribute to the NIAF 2024 Region of Honor, Friuli Venezia Giulia, celebrating its rich culture and heritage.
Presented by NIAF Celebrity Ambassador and entertainer Joe Piscopo, the evening was filled with enthusiasm and glamour. Acclaimed New York jazz and cabaret singer Vanessa Racci provided musical entertainment, captivating guests with her captivating performances.
During the Silent Auction organized for the event, NERO Lifestyle – Title Sponsor along with Blastness – auctioned off three vouchers for a two-night stay at Le Cattedrali Relais by LAQUA Collection, Monastero di Cortona Hotel & SPA, and Villa Lario resort, all properties part of the NERO Lifestyle Hotels collection. All attendees also received NERO Lifestyle gift bags containing a 200 euro voucher valid at collection properties, along with the NERO Lifestyle magazine and a Trenitalia voucher, along with promotional materials and branded gadgets.