The eleventh edition of the event took place on Wednesday 11 December at Villa Blanc, the headquarters of the Luiss Business School in Rome. Young Italy Award, This initiative celebrates the talent and merit of the young generations of Italy. This award is given to 21 young people aged between 18 and 35 who have excelled in fields such as STEM, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and service to the community.
During the event, inaugurated by Professor Paolo Boccardelli, Rector of Luiss Business School, 11 “Excellences” and 10 “State Excellences” have been awarded, whose stories represent models of inspiration.
Among the award winners, the 1st Aviere: Salvatore Giamminelli, Aerosoccorritore of the 15th Squadron of the Air Force “for having saved 40 people in imminent danger of life – falling several times using the winch, regardless of the fatigue and the restrictive meteorological conditions – during the 2023 flood emergency in Emilia-Romagna. On this basis, Aviere Giamminelli was recently awarded the Silver Medal for Aeronautic Valor.
“I thank the Air Force and all those who supported me in this journey. – commented 1st Aviere Scelto Giamminelli at the end of the ceremony – I dedicate this award to all the people I had the privilege of saving“.
Andrea Chiappetta, Chairman of the Promotors Committee, He stated: “It Young Italy Award It is much more than a recognition: it is a message of confidence in the new generations, an investment in their potential and a bridge towards a future built on skills, innovation and responsibility. Celebrating these young people means valuing those who, with courage and vision, are building the Italy of tomorrow.”.
The Italy Young Award was born from an idea of President Franco Frattini, The initiative continues to represent a benchmark for Italian talent, celebrating 169 ambassadors who have brought Italy’s name to the world. The 2024 edition emphasized the role of Merit And of the technology, As is the use of generative artificial intelligence to select the winners, highlighting the combination of tradition and innovation. Premio Italia Giovane is sponsored by Senate of the Republic, Chamber of Deputies and Italian Youth Agency.
The event concluded with the awards ceremony and a networking moment, offering participants the opportunity to share ideas and projects for the future.
It 15th Wing the Air Force has the task of ensuring the Search and Rescue service (Search and Rescue) for the recovery of crews of military aircraft that have been damaged, through autonomous operations or in conjunction with other ground assets, aircraft or naval vessels. It participates in rescue operations to safeguard human life and in Anti-Fire Suppression (AIB) operations, cooperating with the Civil Protection Department and other state organizations.
