2025 Gala & Awards Night

Heritage Calabria Gala 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, culture, and community at the 7th Annual Heritage Calabria Gala on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Paradise Banquet Hall in Vaughan.

This elegant evening will feature a Calabrese-inspired dinner, live entertainment by Vinz Derosa, and the presentation of the 2025 Heritage Calabria Awards, honouring outstanding individuals and businesses who embody the spirit, excellence, and traditions of Calabria.

2025 Award Recipients

• President’s Award – Rosanna Caira

• Community Service Excellence Award – Hon. Peter Li Preti

• Artistic Excellence Award – Daniela Nardi

• Business Excellence Award – P.G. Travel (Giacomo Parisi & Virgilio Palermo)

• Next Generation Award – Michele & Matteo Bruzzese

• Calabrese of the Year – Lucy & Tony Pasqua

Event Highlights

• Awards Presentation: Celebrate the achievements of this year’s honourees.

• Mediterranean-Inspired Dinner: Antipasto bar, three-course dinner, and open bar, showcasing the flavours of Calabria.

• Live Entertainment: Music by Vinz De Rosa.

• Silent Auction: Unique items and experiences, with proceeds supporting Italian language education and bursaries.

Supporting Italian Language Education

This year’s Gala will raise funds for two meaningful programs:

1. Italia Lingua Cultura (YCDSB) – supporting the teaching of Italian in elementary schools.

2. The $1,000 Sal Ritacca Bursary (LDVA) – supporting a family registering a child at Leonardo Da Vinci Academy for the 2026/2027 academic year.

These initiatives reflect our commitment to nurturing the next generation, keeping our language alive, and strengthening our cultural roots.

Evening Schedule

• 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception & Antipasto Bar

• 7:00 PM | Dinner Service Begins

  • Antipasto Bar

  • Three-course Mediterranean-inspired Dinner

  • Open Bar throughout the evening

• Awards Ceremony & Live Entertainment

• Silent Auction

✨ Indulge in the flavours of Calabria, celebrate our community’s excellence, and help us preserve and promote our heritage for future generations.