November 15, 2024
NIASHF 45th Annual Gala and Induction Ceremony
Belvedere Banquets 1170 W Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL6:00PM
Join us as we welcome our newest inductees to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame!
With special guests:


2024 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Award Recipients

Mike Fratello
Mario Andretti Lifetime Achievement Award
NBA Coach and Television Personality

Josh Colaizzi
Future Star Award
Baseball

Nicky Lopez
Chicago White Sox Athlete of the Year

Joe Martucci
IBT
Sportsman of the Year

Tony Orlando
Tommy Lasorda Lifetime Achievement Award
Sports Entertainment

Richard Tomoleoni
Regional Inductee
Baseball Coach
2024 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Inductees

Philomena Gianfrancisco
Baseball

Sal Paolantonio
NFL Sportscaster, ESPN Reporter

Chris Corchiani
NBA Player

Bruno Banducci
NFL Pioneer

Johnny LoBianco
Boxing Referee

Caroline Colianne
Special Olympics

Lou Albano
Wrestling
Opportunities For Support
There are a variety of ways to show your support and sponsor the 2024 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Annual Gala and Induction Ceremony.
To show your support, fill out the form below or download a paper copy to mail in:
NIASHF GALA HOTEL INFORMATION

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Elk Grove Village/Itasca
1160 W Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL
847.985.0101