Yesterday, in the prestigious setting of the Café Milano in Washington, which has always hosted the event, the award ceremony of the “Italian Excellence Award”, now in its sixth edition.
the award conceived by the journalist Massimo Lucidi, who received the imprimatur of the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, sees among the winners the chef, of the Officers Club of the Armed Forces of Italy directed by Colonel Attilio Cortone, the lieutenant Massimo Biale for section “Arts and Crafts.
"I am really happy about this important recognition, which is given to me at an important moment in my career, confirming a long journey of research, commitment and dedication to the kitchen. I dedicate this award to my family and to General Enzo Vecciarelli, Chief of Defense Staff, who has always believed in me and supported me in my professional growth " - commented the chef during his speech.
The col. Cortone highlighted that: "This is a recognition, which highlights how even the Ministry of Defense, through soldiers, expresses talents in fields of excellence and how the Armed Forces today represent a reality at the disposal of the 'country system' that offers the community a service that goes beyond purely defense duties. "
He added: "Being awarded the" Italian Excellence Award "therefore means becoming ambassadors of a culture of innovation. A culture that is expressed precisely through the realization of projects like today and that opens us to a new modern renaissance, which each of us has the duty to promote and spread. "
"Why innovation is difficult" continued the director, "And courage alone is sometimes not enough to overcome the opposition, the mistrust, the costs and the many difficulties that are often encountered when we propose something new and revolutionary. The courage that everyone here has had must be supported, protected and above all must be rewarded, because - as a great innovator like Adriano Olivetti said - a dream seems like a dream until you start working on it. And then it can become something infinitely bigger ".
"Thank you all for sharing this dream with us and the whole Defense family", concluded Colonel Cortone.
