March 7, 2026 5:30-10:00pm
THE BRAVO'S ARE GROWING !
JOIN THE CELEBRATION AT THE NEWLY RENOVATED
SHERATON DENVER WEST
360 UNION BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CO
Jack Hadley Trio to perform at the Bravo's
5:30pm - Cocktail Reception with Bravo! Raffle to benefit Caruso Family Charities, Enjoy Live Music
Enjoy Passed Appetizers and one Complimentary Guest Welcome Drink as you browse the Bravo! Raffle, Cash Bar open all night.
6:30pm - Italian Dinner Buffet
Italian Chopped Salad with Romaine, Hearts of Palm, Artichokes, Olives, Fresh Mozzarella, & Lemon Vinaigrette
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Seared Haricot Vert with Lemon Zest
Slow-cooked Short Rib with Creamy Polenta
Chicken Piccata with Capers, Sun-dried Tomatoes, & Pesto Rice
Penne Primavera with Vegetable Medley
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Dessert and Coffee: Chocolate Pistachio Dipped Cannoli's & Zuppa Inglese
(Diet restrictions submitted with ticket purchase will be accommodated as much as possible)
7:30pm Bravo! Toast and Class of 2025 Photo
All nominees will gather in front of the stage to be recognized as the Class of 2025.
7:45pm Bravo! Awards Ceremony
Bravo! Nominees recognized and winners announced. Special Club Awards presented.
9:00pm Last Call for Bravo! Raffle Tickets
Last chance to get Raffle Tickets before Raffle Drawings.
9:15pm Bravo! Raffle Drawings
Winners must be present to win Raffle Drawings. 100% of Raffle proceeds benefit Caruso Family Charities. Funds raised will be announced at the end of the Raffle Drawings.
10:00pm Bravo! Farewell and Parting Gift
BIG event send off with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST GOODIE BAG to take home !
Congrats Bravo! Awards People's Choice 2025 Finalists
BEST PIZZA
- Parisi's Pizzeria, Trattoria e Vino, Denver
- Pietra's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Wheat Ridge
- Pizzeria Leopold, Lakewood
BEST BAKERY / MARKET
- Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery, Wheat Ridge
- Grammy's Italian Goodies, Wheat Ridge
- Paisano's Italian Deli, Arvada
BEST RED SAUCE
- Lo Stella Ristorante, Denver
- Pino's Place Pizzeria & Wine Bar, Cherry Hills
- Sano's Italian Kitchen, Westminster
BEST WINERY
- Attimo Winery, Denver
- Balistreri Vineyards, Denver
- Water 2 Wine, Littleton
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
- Angelo's Taverna Italian Restaurant, Littleton
- Gallo Italian Supper Club & Bakery, Englewood
- Jimmy's Jersey Street Cafe' Osteria, Denver
BEST ITALIAN CULTURAL GATHERING
- Assumption Catholic Church Bazaar, Welby
- Italian Heritage Festival at Sons of Italy, Wheat Ridge
- Potenza Feast of St Rocco, Denver
Attend
TICKETS / SPONSORSHIP
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for the Bravo! Awards Dinner on March 7, 2026 to celebrate the Italian American community.
Join with fellow Italian Americans for a special cultural celebration! Includes admission for one dinner and one welcome drink. TICKET SALES OPEN!
Celebrate with friends! Includes a reserved table with 10 admission tickets for dinner, PLUS each guest gets one welcome drink.
Support the Bravo! Awards - Several sponsor categories available, each with benefits that celebrate and recognize our sponsoring partners. Contact Gina to learn more! ACCEPTING SPONSOR APPLICATIONS NOW FOR 2026
Congrats to the Bravo! Class of 2024
We had a great time at the Bravo's celebrating these outstanding Italian Americans who made an impact in their communities in 2024.
We're also thrilled that we raised $4,050 to sponsor a Caruso family in need! We are already planning for the next Bravo's with some exciting changes!
Thanks to all who attended!
Congrats to the 2024 Bravo! Recipients
BRAVO!
LINDA VILLANO
2024 Recipient
Italian American Volunteer of the Year
BRAVO!
MIKE AND HANNE GIAMBROCCO
CHRIS AND TRACY GIAMBROCCO
GIAMBROCCO & SONS GARDEN CENTER
2024 Recipient
Italian American Business if the Year
BRAVO!
JENNA PECCIA
2024 Recipient
Italian American Rising Star of the Year
Congrats to the 2024 Bravo! Recipients
BRAVO!
STEVE O'DORISIO
2024 Recipient
Italian American of the Year
IN REMEMBRANCE
GLORIA VOLPE
Honoring a lifetime of service and dedication
Congrats to the 2024 Bravo! People's Choice Recipients
BRAVO!
BEST PIZZA
JOE DEMOTT
Pietra's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
BRAVO!
BEST BAKERY / MARKET
JOJO & MARGO PERGOLA
Vinnola's Italian Market
BRAVO!
BEST WINERY
CLYDE AND JUNE SPERO
Spero Winery
Congrats to the 2024 Bravo! People's Choice Recipients
BRAVO!
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ELISA SICURANZA-HEITMAN
Cafe Jordano
BRAVO!
BEST MEATBALL SANDWICH
MIKE VOLPE ACCEPTING
Mount Carmel Bazaar
BRAVO!
BEST ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL GATHERING
ROGER CREASON & RICHARD DIMANNA ACCEPTING
Italians of America
Red Lion Run Car Show
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS
