Amore per l'Abruzzo Award

21st edition — August 3, 2025

The twenty-first edition of the Amore per l'Abruzzo Award was held in Tortoreto, at Piazza Carducci and along the seafront, drawing a large crowd that filled every available space. Organized by the Associazione Società Civile under the artistic direction of Francesca Martinelli, the evening honored twenty Abruzzo excellences.

Among the awardees were General Antonino Neosi, Commander of the Carabinieri Legion of Abruzzo and Molise, entrepreneur Filippo Di Antonio, actress Cristiana Esposito, drummer Matteo Di Francesco, pianist Paolo Di Sabatino, make-up artist Vasco Bruno Tarallo, actor and director Corrado Oddi, and pilot Stefano Nepa. The evening emotionally remembered two music greats, Ivan Graziani and Nino Dale, in the presence of their families. The ceremony was hosted by Councilor Giorgio Ripani, representing the administration of Mayor Domenico Piccioni.