L' ECCELLENZA ITALIANA AWARD
The Eccellenza Italiana award is designed to recognize and reward a particular establishment/property that has distinguished itself in preparing, executing, and offering products and services with clear evidence of "VERITABLE ITALIAN INGREDIENTS," both imported and/or from Certified domestic Suppliers and Providers. Eccellenza Italiana Award strongly adheres to the Truth in Dining Advocacy Group against counterfeiting and falsification to protect consumers from misinformation. Establishments are selected based on Cuisine, Service, Wine List, Decor, Hygiene, Design, Hospitality, and Italian Philosophy on Health and Wellness. The operation's objective is to utilize technical processes that reflect Italian gastronomy based on historical and cultural reflections of the Italian essence and lifestyle.
ENTRIES ALLOWED
RESTAURANTS, FAST CASUAL, BISTRO, BAKERIES, PASTRY SHOP, HOTELS, BOUTIQUE HOTELS, SPECIALTY MARKETS, PIZZERIA, CAFFE' BAR, GELATERIA
Italia Foundation Awards
italia foundation awards EXPLAINED
AWARDS ARE FREE TO QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS
INSIGNIA" AWARD
The Insignia Award is the most ambitious of our program categories, designed to recognize and reward professionals who have demonstrated veritable loyalty to the Italia Foundation parameters and guidelines. The Foundation honors individuals of the Italian food, beverage, hospitality industries, media and wellness through food, who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. Winners portray exceptional talent and creativity in their craft and commendable leadership among their colleagues and peers. The Italia Foundation is dedicated to promoting the Italian Cucina and Hospitality in it's veracity and cultural richness.
ENTRIES ALLOWED
CHEFS, PASTRY CHEFS, BAKERS, RESTAURATEURS, BARTENDERS, WINE SOMMELIERS, WINE MAKERS, RESTAURANT MANAGERS, HOTEL MANAGERS, FOOD AND WINE JOURNALISTS, BOOK AUTHORS, FOOD BLOGGERS, MEDIA AND BROADCAST, NUTRITIONIST, HEALTH CONSULTANTS, LIFE ACHIEVEMENT, HUMANITARIANS, PHILANTHROPIST, COMMUNITY LEADERS
BESTOWED TO EXCELLENCE
IN RESPECTIVE CATEGORIES
THE SPECIALITA AWARD
The Specialita Award is designed to recognize and reward particular dishes, both Savory / Sweet and Street food offerings, that are truly prepared with honest, authentic, and quality ingredients, reflecting the philosophy of the Regional Culinary Repertoire of Italy with veritable technical practices. Classic preparations are strongly suggested following guidelines and well-researched historical and cultural backgrounds of the Specialita you wish to enter for review and consideration. Establishments—properties may be recognized for multiple entrees.
Personal spin on recipes is not allowed.
ENTRIES ALLOWED
THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES ALL PRODUCTS AND FOOD-RELATED RECIPES, FROM SAVORY TO SWEET, PREPARED FOLLOWING ITALIAN REGIONAL AUTHENTIC TECHNICAL PRACTICES, INGREDIENTS, AND VERBIAGE.