# Calabria-America International Award in Gioia Tauro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-america-international-award-in-gioia-tauro > Updated: 2026-09-06T21:18:35.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. The 27th edition of the Calabria-America International Award was held in Gioia Tauro on September 5, 2026. The event, themed ‘The Calabria that lives in the world,’ aimed to highlight connections between the Calabria region and global Calabrian communities through culture and professional excellence. During the ceremony, recognitions were presented to various individuals and entities, including Domenico Amuso, Distilleria Caffo, Gianni Crea, and Ernesto Madeo. The program included musical performances and the unveiling of the oil painting ‘Calabria, Radici nel Mondo’ by Mimmo Morogallo. As part of the proceedings, journalist Giuseppe Livoti presented the book-yearbook ‘Calabresi illustri in Italia e nel mondo,’ a historical guide analyzing the evolution of the award. The event honored the legacy of founder Mimmo Morogallo, who established the recognition 26 years ago to celebrate the contributions of Southern Italians in diverse professional and cultural fields. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Calabria-America International Award celebrates Calabrese excellence The XXVII Calabria-America International Award in Gioia Tauro honored Calabrese excellence worldwide, featuring the presentation of a historical yearbook by Giuseppe Livoti. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-america-international-award-celebrates-calabrese-excellence ### 2026-09-01: Gioia Tauro to host 27th Calabria-America International Award The 27th “Calabria-America” International Award will take place in Gioia Tauro on September 5, celebrating the global cultural and professional ties of the Calabria region. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gioia-tauro-to-host-27th-calabria-america-international-award --- Cite as: Calabria-America International Award in Gioia Tauro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-america-international-award-in-gioia-tauro