# Pio La Torre Award ceremony in Bologna

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pio-la-torre-award-ceremony-in-bologna
> Updated: 2026-09-11T01:06:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The tenth edition of the Pio La Torre Award was held in Bologna to honor the memory of trade unionist Pio La Torre and collaborator Rosario Di Salvo, who were killed by Cosa Nostra in 1982. The event, organized as part of the University of Bologna’s ‘Work and Legality’ Summer School, aimed to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in defending democracy and combating corruption and organized crime.

During the ceremony, the award was presented to journalist Attilio Bolzoni, Vigonza Mayor Gianmaria Boscaro, and unionist Giovanni Gioci for their civic and political contributions to the fight for legality.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Vigonza officials and journalist receive Pio La Torre Award

The 10th Pio La Torre Award winners include journalist Attilio Bolzoni and Vigonza Mayor Gianmaria Boscaro, while Vigonza also celebrated the reopening of a renovated school funded by EU PNRR grants.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vigonza-officials-and-journalist-receive-pio-la-torre-award

### 2026-09-04: Pio La Torre Award to be held in Bologna

The 10th Pio La Torre Award will take place on September 11 in Bologna, honoring those fighting the mafia, corruption, and for the defense of democracy and legality.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pio-la-torre-award-to-be-held-in-bologna

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