BEA Award Recipients
2023
Award of Distinction
Rob Golfi, Golfi Team - Re/Max Escarpment Golfi Inc
Business Excellence Award
Paul Vaccarello, Tripemco Insurance Group
Professional Excellence Award
Joanne Guarasci, Ross & Mc Bride LLP
Under 40 Excellence Award
Eric Persi, Corbell Private Equity/Bacco Imports
Community Builder Award
Peter Mercanti, Mama Yolanda's Lasagna/Carmen's Group
2022
Award of Distinction
Paul Paletta, Alinea Group
Business Excellence Award
Domenic Lucarelli, Carstar Stoney Creek
Professional Excellence Award
Louis Frapporti, Gowlings WLG
Under 40 Excellence Award
Daniel Mancini, Castelli Cucina
Community Builder Award
Charlie Agro, HWCDSB
2021
Award of Distinction
Nick Friscolanti & William D'Allessandro (Posthumous), Friscolanti Funeral Home
Business Excellence Award
Joseph Trombetta, Titan Mortgage Group
Professional Excellence Award
Adam Capelli, Cambridge LLP
OGGI Young Professional Award
David Ionico, McHugh Whitmore LLP
Community Builder Award
Joseph Biardo, Canada Life - Ford Disability Management Services & Sam Cino, Good Shepherd
Award of Excellence
Alfonso E. Frisina Sr. (Posthumous), Frisina Group
2020
Gala Postponed to 2021
2019
Award of Distinction
Tony Battagla, Westpark Developments
Business Excellence Award
Phil DiFilippo, Roma Bakery
Professional Excellence Award
Carmela Trombetta, RBC Royal Bank
OGGI Young Professional Award
Anthony Diletti, Diletti Salon & Spa
Community Builder Award
Gabe Riverso, Remax Escarpment Realty
Community Builder Award (Posthumous)
Domenica Leone, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB)
2018
Award of Distinction
Alongi Family, Sarana Tile
Business Excellence Award
DeFaveri Family, DeFaveri Construction
Professional Excellence Award
Charles Criminisi, Agro Zaffiro LLP
OGGI Young Professional Award
Dr. Michael Savatteri, Profetto Savatteri Family Medicine
Community Builder Award
Gabe Macaluso, Mitchell & Abbott
2017
Award of Distinction
Conrad Zurini, REMAX Escarpment Realty
Business Excellence Award
John Vacca, Norstar Windows
Professional Excellence Award
Tony DeLuca, Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP
OGGI Young Professional Award
Giacomo Angelini, Deloitte
Community Builder Award
Anthony Chiarella & Dan Gabriele, Marz Homes
2016
Award of Distinction
Vince Molinaro, Molinaro Group
Business Excellence Award
Lou Albanese, The Meat Factory Ltd.
Professional Excellence Award
Anthony Cipolla, CBM Chartered Accountants
Oggi Young Professional Award
Lisa Dalia, Solee Shoes
Community Builder Award
Sera Filice-Armenio, St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation Hamilton
2015
Business Excellence Award
Joseph Mancinelli, Labourers International Union Of North America (LIUNA)
Professional Excellence Award
Lu Cacioppo, Deloitte Private
Oggi Under 40 Award
Michael Macaluso, Carstar ( Business Excellence)
Michael Luppino, Centennial Law Group (Professional Excellence)
2014
Business Excellence Award
Morris Mercanti (Posthumously), Carmen's
Fred Losani, Losani Homes
Professional Excellence Award
Dr. Anthony Adili, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Oggi Under 40
Vincent Valeri, Crystal Wealth Management (Business Excellence)
John Vitulli JR., Brown Vitulli LLP (Professional Excellence)
2013
Business Excellence Award
Carmine Marzaro (Posthumously), Salerno Cheese
Angelo Paletta, Paletta International
Professional Excellence Award
Dr. Bernardo Trigatti, B. Sc., PhD.
Oggi Under 40
Brad Perco, CPA, CA (Professional Excellence)
PJ Mercanti (Business Excellence)
2012
Business Excellence Award
Vince Scorniaenchi
Professional Excellence Award
John P. Capone, PhD.
Oggi Under 40
Ryan Barichello (Business Excellence)
Jason Profetto, Bkin, MD, CCFP (Professional Excellence)
2011
Business Excellence Award
John Fortino (Posthumously)
Teresa Cascioli
Professional Excellence Award
Roger Yachetti, Q.C.