Premios Venezia

The Premio Venezia is a prestigious prize which recognizes annually 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.

Call for nominations

We are currently recruiting nominations for the 17th edition of the Premio Venezia.

Contact us today if you think you would be a good candidate : biskup.montreal@italchamber.qc.ca

2021 Recipients

2021 Grand Ambassador: Dr. Francesco Bellini

Infrastructure: NouvLR & Rizzani De Eccher

Investment in Canada: Labomar

Investment in Italy : Xebec Adsorption

Scientific Academic : Joint International Research Unit - Université Laval & Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)

2021 Award Ceremony

The ICCC celebrated the 2021 recipients of the 16th edition of Premio Venezia awards November 30th, 2021 during a special award ceremony at the Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth, in front of 230 distinguished guests from the business, academic and research communities.  

Mrs. Sherine Morsi, Vice President Business Financial Services Montreal East Region at RBC Royal Bank was the Honorary Chair of this evening. The 2021 recipients of the Premio Venezia distinguished themselves in their respective fields and demonstrated a remarkable spirit of innovation and expertise. Through their accomplishments, they have contributed in showcasing the excellences and the complementarity of Canada and Italy, beyond the borders of the two countries.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada extends a heartfelt thanks to its sponsors, whose continuous support and generous participation strongly contribute to raising the profile of this unique event: the official presenter, RBC Royal Bank; Consorzio di tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco, Delmar Chemicals, Miller Thomson, Air Canada, Alfagomma, BDO, Blakes, Favuzzi, Mecaer America Inc., MuraFlex, MSC, Port de Montréal, Sid Lee, and Deci.

Congratulations to the 2021 winners!

Premio Venezia categories: