Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic

02/13/2026 | Press release | Archived content

“Michele Schiavone” Emigration Award

The call for applications for the international "Michele Schiavone" Award is now online. The Award was established by the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) to recognise those who have distinguished themselves in defending and promoting the interests of Italians living abroad.

The Award, dedicated to the memory of Michele Schiavone, will be granted to an individual, an association and an institution that have worked in support of and on behalf of Italian emigrants or people of Italian origin in any country worldwide.

For further details and to access the full announcement, please consult the following link

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