CELEBRATE
Every year, ISSNAF celebrates the achievements of outstanding Italian researchers in North America at the ISSNAF Annual 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.
ISSNAF celebrates the Italian Diaspora via its social media and by facilitating their engagement at local events, for example the BAC Talks (YouTube channel).
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
PAST AWARDEES
Year | Name | Award | Placement |
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2020 | Alba Grifoni | Embassy of Italy Award for COVID-19 Research | Winner |
2020 | Alberto Quattrini Li | Mario Gerla YI Award for Research in Computer Science | Finalist |
2020 | Angela Savino | Paola Campese YI Award for Resarch in Leukemia | Finalist |
2020 | Davide Seruggia | Paola Campese YI Award for Resarch in Leukemia | Finalist |
2020 | Emilio Nanni | Franco Strazzabosco YI Award for Research in Engineering | Finalist |
2020 | Ferdinando Fioretto | Mario Gerla YI Award for Research in Computer Science | Finalist |
2020 | Francesca Vallese | Embassy of Italy Award for COVID-19 Research | 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.
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.