On Friday, November 18, 2022, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) celebrates the 10th edition of the Pentola D’Oro Awards, the annual gala that promotes excellence in food and wine and recognizes individuals as well as businesses and their extraordinary contributions to the culinary and beverage industry in Ontario.

The ICCO UNICO PRIMO Pentola d’Oro Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony will bring together professionals and food lovers to celebrate innovation and progress in this industry while networking with key role players to learn more about their recent accomplishments. As we celebrate the 7th “Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World” from November 14 to November 20, the Pentola d’Oro is the perfect occasion to celebrate the flavour and authenticity of Italian culinary excellence while enjoying the conviviality the Italian way.

When evaluating candidate submissions, members of the Selection Committee took key characteristics into account. There were four main criteria by which they drew up the shortlist: Excellence in Quality; Outstanding Leadership; Business development and expansion; Innovation and Creativity.

The annual gala dinner and award ceremony will honour those who have promoted and made contributions to the Italian way of life in Canada with leadership and vision. The 2022 ICCO Unico Primo Pentola d’Oro Awards honourees include:

 

Pentola d’Oro Award sponsored by Pizza Nova

PAUL BRAVI
Senior Vice President, Food Basics, Metro ON Inc.

Italy-Canada Award sponsored by Fortinos

FRANCESCO ZULIAN
Vice President/General Manager of Sales, Italiana FoodTech Inc.

Innovative Entrepreneur Award sponsored by Ferrero Canada

ALEX BARROTTI
Founder, TouchBistro Inc.

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Longo’s

FRANK COMMISSO
President, Commisso Estate Winery

Best Gelato Award sponsored by Masters Insurance Ltd.

GEMMA GELATERIA

Favourite Hotspot Award sponsored by Canaccord Genuity

IL COVO

 

Join us for a night to remember at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto and get inspired by outstanding leaders, innovative products and companies. Make sure not to miss it and indulge yourself in a taste of Italian identity and culture, right here in Toronto!