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Robert "Bob"  D. Noonan Founders Award

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The Memphis Italian Festival annually recognizes an individual, individuals, or organizations for their uniquely outstanding contributions to the Memphis Italian Festival.

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The honoree will receive the Robert Noonan Cup.  This award is named for one the founders of the festival, a man who sustained the growth of the festival exemplifying the watchwords of the Memphis Italian Festival - Faith, Family, and Service.

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The Robert Noonan Award Winners

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2011 - Peter Giannini

2012 - Martha Stewart

2013 - Dr. Bobby Gardino

2014 - Richard & Vickie Ranson

2015 - Kent Hansom

2016 - Cardamone Cafe

2017 - Robert Vanelli

2018 - Howard Thompson & Richard Haff

2019 - Mark Lynch

2020 - no festival

2021 -   ------

2022 -   ------

2023 - Steven Coletta

2024 - Vicki & Mike Ralph

2025 - Daniel Russell

2026 - 

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Presented by Holy Rosary Parish

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