CELEBRATE

Every year, ISSNAF celebrates the achievements of outstanding Italian researchers in North America at the ISSNAF Annual Event by presenting the following awards:
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The ISSNAF Young Investigator Awards honor outstanding early-career researchers
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The ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates outstanding individuals of Italian origin who have honored Italy and given a significant contribution to research, leadership, and mentorship
Partner organizations co-sponsor additional awards.
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
AWARDEES
Year | Name | Award | Placement |
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2022 | Salvatore Calabrese | Embassy of Italy Award for Research in Food Equitability | Winner |
2022 | Cristian Cassella | Embassy of Italy Award for Research in Food Equitability | Finalist |
2022 | Lorenzo Rosa | Embassy of Italy Award for Research in Food Equitability | Finalist |
2022 | Bartolomeo Stellato | Franco Strazzabosco Award for Research in Engineering | Winner |
2022 | Francesca Parise | Franco Strazzabosco Award for Research in Engineering | Finalist |
2022 | Luigi Osmieri | Franco Strazzabosco Award for Research in Engineering | Finalist |
2022 | Claudio Emma | INFN Bruno Touschek Award for Research in Elementary Particle Physics | Winner |
2022 | Fabio Ravera | INFN Bruno Touschek Award for Research in Elementary Particle Physics | Finalist |
2022 | Marco Siciliano | INFN Bruno Touschek Award for Research in Elementary Particle Physics | Finalist |
2022 | Michele Polese | Mario Gerla Award for Research in Computer Science | Winner |
2022 | Marzia Cremona | Mario Gerla Award for Research in Computer Science | Finalist |
2022 | Valeria Barra | Mario Gerla Award for Research in Computer Science | Finalist |
2022 | Giulia Biancon | Paola Campese Award for Research in Hematologic Malignancies | Winner |
2022 | Annamaria Gullà | Paola Campese Award for Research in Hematologic Malignancies | Finalist |
2022 | Francesco Maura | Paola Campese Award for Research in Hematologic Malignancies | Finalist |
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges outstanding individuals of Italian origin who, thanks to their pioneering spirit and lifetime commitment, have honored their country of origin and given a significant contribution to research, leadership, and mentorship in any field.

Liew Family Professor, University of Chicago - Senior Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory

Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Founder, Algorand

Presidential Chair Professor, University of Southern California

Liew Family Professor, University of Chicago - Senior Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory
OTHER AWARDS

ISSNAF collaborates with other institutions and manages the award process in celebrating Italian talents in all disciplines.
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Leonardo 500, Award sponsored by the Leonardo da Vinci Society in the Bay Area in cooperation with the ISSNAF Bay Area Chapter
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Intesa Sanpaolo Award for Innovation & Circular Economy Award in 2017, managed by the ISSNAF Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship Chapter
Contact awards@issnaf.org to learn how your institution can sponsor an award.