On August 6, 2024, the Commission, comprising the DeNicola Family Foundation, the Municipal Administration represented by Mayor Christian Sellecchia (President of the Commission), and the Delegate for Culture Rocco Cancelliere, together with Antonella Gatta, President of the Association "The Costume of the Soul" and promoter of the event and award, is honored to bestow the following prizes:
Butcher Shops Berardi Pasquale-Carotenuto-Brio' Longano and Berardi Antonio-Coldiretti Isernia: Awarded for reviving and commercializing the "Salsiccia alla Longanese," thereby bringing prestige to the Longano and Molise regions. It is hoped that their brand will continue to enhance the value of their work, families, and territory.
Angelo De Nicola: Recognized for his dedication and passion in promoting Italian tradition through his restaurants in the U.S.A., successfully fostering an appreciation for Italian products abroad.
Folk Group City of Isernia: Honored for their tenacity and strength in conducting extensive research and scenic representation of their land's traditions. This award acknowledges President Franco Di Lemme, the Board, and all the Associates for their relentless efforts.
Mutual Aid Society Sant'Antonio of Philadelphia: Granted an Honorable Mention for their unwavering support and recognition of immigrant "brothers" in foreign lands, maintaining the humility characteristic of men from past centuries.
Confraternity Sant'Antonio in Longano: Given special encouragement and motivation with the hope that they may soon reclaim their historical role in Longano's society, governed by rules and statutes that reestablish them as an integral and fundamental part of the community, as they were in past centuries.
