The Order Sons of Italy in America presented Savanna Zappasodi with a $5,000 honorary scholarship at the 2012 Columbus Day Awards Banquet! 

Savanna Zappasodi, a sophomore at Xavier University, Majoring in Communications, was awarded the 2012 Order Sons of Italy in America Scholarship Award. She graduated from Mother of Mercy High School and is the daughter of Joseph & Marianna Zapppasodi. Her member sponsor is Chris Como.

The Order Sons of Italy in America presented Lauren DiFulvio, a senior at the College of Mt. St. Joseph, with a $10,000 honorary scholarship at the 2009 Columbus Day Awards Banquet!

View more photos of Lauren's acceptance speech! 

The Order Sons of Italy also presented Sarah Walterman, a junior at the University of Cincinnati, with a $5,000 honorary scholarship!

The Order Sons of Italy in America presented Michael Bonomini and Natalie Geiss with honorary scholarships at the 2008 Columbus Day Awards Banquet!

A well-deserved award. Congratulations to our worthy recipients. They earned it!

View more pictures from the 2008 Columbus Day Awards Banquet.