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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 -