Nominations for Honorees to be recognized during Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month in October 2022 are being requested by the Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee. The categories for nomination include: Arts & Culture, Business, City or County Employee, Individual, Public Servant, or Youth. 

Anyone is welcome to nominate an Italian American individual, organization, or business located in Northeast Ohio to be an Honoree. If you would like to submit a nomination, please complete the form either on paper or online at www.CLEItalianAmericans.com or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline to submit is July 25.

The date for the awards event and Italian American Heritage Month opening ceremony is Monday, October 3, 2022. Councilmen Blaine Griffin and Mike Polensek serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee, along with Mayor Justin Bibb as an Honorary Co-Chair, and Pamela Dorazio Dean as Chairperson.

If you have any questions about nominations or the event itself, please contact Pamela Dorazio Dean, Chairperson, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-285-2950.