Relax and renew – your spirits and your commitment to heritage!

Join the National Italian American Foundation on April 4, 2008 in Hollywood, Florida, for an exclusive black tie reception, awards dinner and live auction hosted by Italian Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Giovanni Castellaneta, and Mrs. Lila Castellaneta.

Named in honor of Castellaneta – who is hosting this event for only the second time - the Ambassador’s Ball will pay tribute to a host of internationally prominent men and women, all while celebrating the commonality of the immigrant experience shared by the Italian American and Latin American communities.

As a beachfront resort and spa on the ocean conveniently located between Miami-Dade and Broward/Fort Lauderdale, the Westin Diplomat is the ideal location to renew both your spirits and your commitment to preserving the Italian-American legacy.

We are delighted to announce the Ambassador’s Ball honorees: Joseph Amaturo, general partner with Amaturo Group Ltd.; Joseph Natoli, senior vice president and chief financial officer for the University of Miami; Frank Nero, president and CEO of the Beacon Council; Eros Ramazzotti, one of the most successful Italian singers and songwriters of all time; Dr. Camillo Ricordi, scientific director of the Diabetes Research Institute; John Scarpa, co-founder of American Cellular Network Corporation; and Paolo Zegna, president of Ermenegildo Zegna Group. This can’t-miss event is only a few months away, so book your tickets now!

Standard Gala Ticket:	$250 ($2,500 for a table of 10) SOLD OUT
Preferred Gala Ticket:	$350 ($3,500 for a table of 10) SOLD OUT
Premier Gala Ticket:	$500 ($5,000 for a table of 10) SOLD OUT

• View Photos from the NIAF Pre-Ambassador Ball Reception held at Conrad Miami Hotel on Feb. 1, 2008



• Interested in advertising or being a corporate sponsor at this event? Please CLICK HERE to download the Corporate Underwriting Packages Agreement (pdf format).



• Take part in the Ambassador’s Ball Auction



• View our Press Releases:
  
  - Pre-Ambassador's Ball Salute at the Conrad Miami
  
  - Pop Superstar, Eros Ramazzotti, to Perform at Ambassador's Ball
  
  - Miami Executive, Joe Natoli, to be Honored at Ambassador's Ball
  
  - Florida Industry Leader, Frank Nero, to be Honored at Ambassador's Ball
  
  - Internationally Renowned Scientist, Camillo Ricordi, to be Honored at Ambassador's Ball
  
  - Telecommunication Entrepreneur, John F. Scarpa, to be Honored at Ambassador's Ball
  
  - The Zegna Family to be Honored for their Achievement in Fashion at Ambassador's Ball
  
  - Business Leader, Joseph Amaturo, to be Honored at Ambassador's Ball