The Premio Venezia is bestowed by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada every year to outstanding Canadian businesses, people and institutions that maintain or develop working or business relations with Italy.
2022 Jury
Presided by Paul E. Legault, partner at Miller Thomson, the 2022 Premio Venezia Jury includes: Rosetta Iacono, Director, Growth and Development at the Port of Montreal; Anthony Marinelli, Partner at BDO; Mark Anthony Serri, Managing Director, RBC Mid-Market M&A, RBC Royal Bank; and Vito Piazza, Member of the ICCC Board of Directors.
Candidacy
If you would like to be considered for a Premio Venezia in 2022, please fill out the form and a member of the ICCC will contact you : click here
2022 Award Ceremony
The ICCC will celebrate the 2022 recipients of the 17th edition of Premio Venezia awards on October 18th, 2022 during a special award ceremony at the Sofitel Hotel, in front of 200 distinguished guests from the business, academic and research communities.
Categorie
Investment
An individual or a firm who invested in an Italian company or a Canadian company, with the objective to penetrate a new market (EU or NAFTA), to complete its products/services portfolio, to access new, value-added technologies, etc.
Industrial
A company who contributes to the promotion of the Made in Italy or Made in Canada know-how and expertise in the industrial sector, and considers it a value-added for the success of the company (e.g. Italian equipment in a Canadian plant and vice versa).
Commercial
An individual or company who promotes Made
in Italy or Made in Canada in terms of innovation,
creativity, quality, and design (consumer goods,
fashion, design, etc.)
Made in Italy
A company who promotes the quality and authenticity of Made in Italy products and relies on this notoriety for its success.
Academic Collaborations
Universities and academic institutions which collaborate on projects with Italian partners (sharing knowledge, personnel, summer schools, etc.)
Scientific Collaborations
Universities, laboratories and research centers which collaborate on research projects and technological development projects with Italian partners (sharing of know-how, equipment, personnel, technologies, etc.)
Grand Ambassador
Influential person recognized for creating economic value and enhancing business relations between Canada and Italy, throughout his/her career.
Italian Heritage
An accomplished individual or family of Italian descent that has contributed significantly to the economic development of Québec and/or Canada.
Young Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur, under 40 years-old, who has distinguished himself in his field while promoting Made in Italy or Made in Canada products/services/expertise/innovation.
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