# Italian cultural award ceremonies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-cultural-award-ceremonies
> Updated: 2026-09-23T12:05:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Italy is preparing for several cultural award ceremonies. The 42nd Sele d’Oro Mezzogiorno Prize is scheduled for September 3–12 in Oliveto Citra, focusing on community resilience and geopolitical instability. The event will feature guests such as philosopher Umberto Galimberti and Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, and will open with the presentation of a mural by artist Jorit.

Additionally, the 30th anniversary of the Premio Nazionale Gentile will take place on October 3 in Fabriano at the Oratorio della Carità. The ceremony will confer the ‘Medaglia del Presidente della Repubblica’ to Professor Galliano Crinella. Other notable awardees include Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, immunologist Alberto Mantovani, scientist Barbara Mazzolai, economist Daniele Franco, filmmaker Marco Tullio Giordana, and photographer Monika Bulaj.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Fabriano to host 30th Premio Nazionale Gentile awards ceremony

The 30th Premio Nazionale Gentile will take place in Fabriano on October 3, 2026, honoring figures such as Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi and immunologist Alberto Mantovani.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fabriano-to-host-30th-premio-nazionale-gentile-awards-ceremony

### 2026-08-31: Italian cultural prizes announced for Sele d’Oro and Premio Nazionale Gentile

Two major Italian cultural events are announced: the 42nd Sele d’Oro Prize in Oliveto Citra and the 30th anniversary of the Premio Nazionale Gentile in Fabriano.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-cultural-prizes-announced-for-sele-doro-and-premio-nazionale-gentile

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