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Robert "Bob"  D. Noonan Founders Award

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

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.

The Robert Noonan Award Winners

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 - 

Presented by Holy Rosary Parish

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