Sons and Daughters of Italy
Heart of the Lion Award

The Sons and Daughters of Italy "Heart of the Lion" Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has tirelessly given of themselves and has made significant contributions to the community. The "Heart of the Lion" Lifetime Achievement Award is a special honour bestowed by the Sons and Daughters of Italy, Garibaldi Lodge.  

It is not an annual award; it will be given in years where we need to recognize the contributions made to the greater Winnipeg community by an individual of Italian descent.

2024 - Joe Leuzzi

At our 36th Annual Gala, Sons & Daughters of Italy will be proudly presentied Joe Leuzzi with the Heart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award.




2020 - Gerardo "Gerry" Lomonaco

On March 14, 2020, Gerardo "Gerry" Lomonaco, owner of the original Sorrento's Pizza, received the Sons and Daughters of Italy Heart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award!  




2019 - Father Sam Argenziano

On March 16, 2019, at our 33rd Annual Gala, Father Sam Argenziano received the inaugural Sons of Italy Heart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award.  



Father Sam -- Winnipeg Free Press


Just prior to our Gala, the Winnipeg Free Press published a beautiful article about Fr. Sam in the paper.  You can read it here


Order Sons and Daughters of Italy, Garibaldi Lodge

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