23-05-2025
Nominations sought for Italian Fest 2025 Man and Woman of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The 2025 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will be back this summer after a hiatus last year, and your help is needed in finding the '2025 Man and Woman of the Year.'
Nominations are now being accepted for anyone you feel deserves the honor. You just need to submit their name and a few paragraphs about them and their heritage. Entires should include a name, birth date and birth location. You could also include a spouse's name, grandparents, sisters, brothers and things like a favorite pastime, hobbies and accomplishments.
The festival runs August 1-3 in downtown Youngstown. The winners will be introduced on opening day on the main stage, Friday, August 1 at 6 p.m.
Please submit your application or personal essay with photos to: John R. Rossetti, 3438 Meanderwood Dr., Canfield, Ohio 44406 or Email: italianfest1@
The festival was canceled in 2024 out of an abundance of caution due to ongoing safety concerns in downtown Youngstown, following the explosion at Realty Tower May 28.
Kristen Hephner and Patty Coller contributed to this report.
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