CIBPA Toronto – The Canadian Italian Business and Professional

Association of Toronto celebrated their 74th President’s Ball Awards of Excellence at the Venu Event Space in Vaughan to a full house of guests and dignitaries on Friday October 2, 2026. In attendance were the president of CIBPA Sabrina Marrelli and the president of the women of CIBPA Cettina Consales. Master of Ceremonies for this event was Tony Cocuzzo and Honorary Co-Chairs were Andria Zanchin and Laura Zanchin. Guests enjoyed delicious food, great company and vocalist Isabella Couto and the Sensation Live Music with Nick Lucchese.  Among the many dignitaries there were the Ambassador of Italy to Canada Alessandro Cattaneo, Consul General of Italy Dr. Andrea Bertozzi, Hon. Frank Iacobucci former Justice, Supreme Court of Canada, Mayor of Vaughan Steven Del Duca, Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow and representative from all 3 levels of governments.

Since the creation of the first CIBPA chapter in 1949, the organization has earned an enviable reputation as the premier non profit membership association promoting and cultivating the business and professional interests of Canadian Italians. This event pays tribute to remarkable individuals whose contributions – through public service, professional excellence and tireless community engagement exemplify the very spirit of CIBPA. Congratulations to the following honourees on this well-deserved recognition.

Sam Ciccolini founding partner of Masters Insurance received the Lifetime Contribution Award

Anthony Staffieri president and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. received the President’s Award

Jennifer Quaglietta the CEO and Registrar of Professional Engineers Ontario received the Professional Excellence Award

Ester Paris Mauro and Italo Paris co-owners of Ital Florist received the Business Excellence Award

Michela Di Mondo executive Vice President of Fremantle received the Woman of the Year Award

Paul Golini co-founder of Cardea Homes received the Community Leader Award

Kira Serafini senior associate in investor relations of Fengate Asset Management received the Nextgen Award