(AGENPARL) – Rome, 24 June 2024
(AGENPARL) – Mon 24 June 2024 Institutional Communication and External Relations Service
Today is the ceremony for the awarding of the city’s highest honours
“Giovannino d’Oro” and Corona Ferrea”
Monza, 24 June 2024. The traditional ceremony of awarding the city’s greatest merits was held this morning in Piazza Roma, under the porticoes of the Arengario, on the day that celebrates the Patron Saint of Monza, S. Giovanni.
The Giovannino d’Oro, which boasts a thirty-year tradition, is annually awarded to four city excellences who have distinguished themselves in the world of business, culture, art, social, education, sport and other fields .
The Corona Ferrea prize is instead intended for a city association.
The winners. The winners of the 2024 edition were selected by the special Commission chaired by Mayor Paolo Pilotto and composed of Rosanna Meroni, Emanuele Cirillo, Vittorio Biassoni, Rosella Panzeri, Laura Morasso and the City Councilors Giovanna Porro and Marco Emanuele Monguzzi.
“The civic merits are a tribute of authentic gratitude that Monza dedicates to those who contribute to making it better every day – explains Mayor Paolo Pilotto – In particular this year, generosity, passion and patience are the characteristics of the people awarded, capable of finding time and talent to give to others and to the growth of the entire community”.
“The Commission had to choose from among the very high quality and depth applications received, which made the decision difficult”, specified the Mayor.
The Mayor – in the presence of the city authorities – awarded the highest honors with the following reasons:
Gianni Pelli – In memory
“The very long history of Gianni’s personal merits towards the entire city is well known to the people of Monza. Generosity and passion were the distinctive signs of his activity at the service of the city.
An active citizen first through political commitment and then as a volunteer in the Group of Volunteer Ecological Guards, he was their tireless coordinator until 2023, also actively collaborating with the relevant Sector and Offices. Thus, after having been a point of reference for the inhabitants of the San Rocco district, Gianni became one for all GEV volunteers: a constant presence also in the Monza Park, he stood out for his daily dedication to his city, which he wanted to serve also as a “civic grandfather”.
Fulvia Antonia Tiziani – To memory
“She passed away prematurely while still at the height of her tireless activity in favor of the most vulnerable, she was involved in the Parish of Sant’Ambrogio paying particular attention to children and young people.
Having become part of the “Ti do una Mano non-profit” association, it has welcomed young people who were victims of the Chernobyl disaster on several occasions. In 2013, you began to mobilize for the refugee victims of the war in Syria, even going in person to the Syrian Turkish border. In 2014 she was on the front line welcoming refugees upon arrival at the Central Station in Milan. In 2019 she founded the “Mani di Pace” Association with her husband which follows various projects in Turkey and Syria.
Always available, ready to give a smile and a hug, she never stopped dedicating herself to others, to children, to immigrants, listening to anyone who asked for help without stopping in the face of obstacles of language, religion and skin color. Her husband and daughters now carry on your precious and tireless activity of helping and supporting those in need.”
Giovannino d’Oro Award to Alessandro Colombo
“For thirty years serving others to make the world a better place to live. Animator adored by young people in the oratories of S. Gerardo and Frassati of Cederna. Calm and determined, generous and gentle, it is easy for him to understand how he has become a point of reference for children of multiple generations, combining firmness on essential values with the ability to listen and support.
A friend always ready to lend a hand, a reference figure for many, he has always demonstrated greatness of heart and willingness to support those who engage in welcoming and comfort activities.
A skilled musician, with his “Compagnia della Blandoria” he held countless charity concerts, financing various activities in the social and cultural field.
He collaborates with S. Vincenzo De’ Paoli and with the Preziosine in the Day Hospital for the elderly. He also collaborates with the Liceo Nanni Valentini, helping to enhance the artistic heritage left by his father, the famous and beloved painter Riccardo Colombo”.
Giovannino d’oro Award to Mons Silvano Provasi“Archpriest of Monza since 2007, this year he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination, at the age of 75.
His serene and direct approach, the calmness and depth of his reflections entered the hearts of all the people of Monza and not just his parishioners.
Always with an eye and heart open to the entire city, he showed particular attention to young people, collaborating with the priests of the Deanery and supporting many initiatives even outside the city area. With a great spirit of hospitality he has demonstrated on several occasions a particular sensitivity for all other forms
of faith, establishing a generous and helpful conversation with everyone.
