Festival Ambassadors
We are very pleased to announce our wonderful ambassadors for the Viva Italia in Canberra festival.
Our ambassadors have been selected based on their Italian heritage and importantly their contributions to the ACT community.
ANNA CAPEZIO
Anna Maria Capezio (nee Catananzi) O.M.R.I is a valued member of the Canberra Italian community having served in numerous positions over many decades.
Anna served as a founding committee and board member at the Villaggio Sant’ Antonio Retirement Home from 1980-2000.
In recognition of her immense contribution to the Italian Community in Canberra, Anna received a Cavaliere knighthood from the Italian Government in 1995.
Significantly she was also the founding President of the organising committee for the 2016 “La Festa Italiana” held in the grounds of the Embassy of Italy in Canberra.
MARIO SANFRANCESCO
Mario Sanfrancesco is a prominent Canberran with nearly 30 years’ experience working in the Canberra real estate industry. His abilities in this area have landed him numerous awards, including recognition as the Real Estate Institute's ACT Auctioneer of the Year three times.
For nearly 25 years Mario has also put his formidable skills to use for the good of society, running hundreds of charity auctions for a range of charities including the Starlight Children's Foundation, Canberra Cancerians, Menslink, AFFIRM, Bossum Buddies, the Red Cross, South Care Helicopter, and RSPCA among many others.
