Welcome to the Italian Walk of Fame
Join us for the 4th Annual Unveiling And Awards Gala 2012 In Toronto, Canada
From the city of Toronto, home to the largest community of Italians outside of Italy comes the world’s first and only Italian Walk of Fame (IWOF). Located in the heart of Toronto’s famous downtown tourist destination known as “Little Italy,” and co-founded by Jimi Bertucci and Marisa Beaco Lang, the IWOF pays tribute to the extraordinary achievements of Italians in all fields with stars placed permanently and prominently in the sidewalk.
2011 Inductees
Luigi Bobby Alfredo Roberto Franco Connie Aquilini Curtola DeGasperis Luongo Nero Stevens2010 Inductees
Armand Assante
Enrico Colantoni
Dean Martin
Frank Mancuso
Frank Iacobucci
Italy Marks 150th Anniversary (Italy)
Italy may have provided many significant contributions over the past couple of hundred years, but it is still a young and thriving nation. Italian flags have begun to drape the cities and towns, a vision usually left for sports events and religious… read more>>
NIAF West Coast Gala (Los Angeles)
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) announces their 2011 Regional Gala on the West Coast! Come to this star-studded event and support a great cause. Celebrity Guests will include: Ernest Borgnine, Brenda Vaccaro, Lou Ferrigno, Nick Jonas, Antonio Sabato among others. Among those receiving Lifetime achievement awards will be Kara DioGuardi, Tommy Lasorda and Gary Sinise. This spectacular evening will be emceed by Joe Mantegna, best known for his starring role in the hit show Criminal Minds …read more
Italian Prime Minister…says no to 2013 (Italy)
(IWOF) Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi confirmed that he will not run for re-election in 2013. The 74 year-old premier to one of the most influential countries in the world considered resigning when his relationship with Libya leader Muammar Gaddafi surfaced. Berlusconi has been busy trying to secure high positions to some members of his loyal team, including Justice Minister Angelino Alfano as a possible successor…read more
Three Years of the Italian Walk of Fame
- skies were colored indecisive…
Three years ago the skies were colored indecisive, as we put our hearts forward to a venture of modern day awareness and nouveau ideals. The afternoon was starting to show gray pastels of clouds, while leaning back on our metal chairs sipping cappuccinos on College Street. We had our doubts as egos flared and unfavorable hurtles mounted in front of our visions. Some cast shadows on our dreams and were willing to greet our failure. We also had believers, encouragement from a community that craved support to maintain their traditional values and growth. In an ever changing society where technology and fast paced lifestyles dominate one’s time, the family structure is being challenged. We must remind ourselves that our past needs to be part of our future in order to lay down new foundations to be explored by the next generation of builders. Our history is one of the most exciting and its creative contributions to the world continues today.
The Italian Walk of Fame has become an important element of our cultural fabric. Through its ongoing contribution, we understand more about ourselves as we build concrete relations with those who have come before us and offered their wisdom to success.
As we unite this evening with our gifted honorees and reflect on the path that has led us here, we are reminded of a country that wears its heart on its sleeve. This year we celebrate 150 years of a giving nation. Throughout time Italy has been the ideal model of “la vita” for fresh and curious minds. During these festivities our thoughts will be with the many men and women that dedicated their time and lives so that we could see many tomorrows. The Italian Walk of Fame is proud to be part of a celebration that is ringing around the globe.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our friends and family of without whose support this important endeavor would not be possible.
Italian Heritage Month (Ontario)
