Person of the Year
The Person of the Year project originated in 1967 for the purpose of paying tribute to outstanding individuals for the exceptional dedication and tireless efforts in contributing towards the public's welfare.
This initiative is not limited to a specific function or field, but the contribution of the recipient is seriously considered, whatever his field of action.
CIBPA believes that this project is necessary to give evidence of public recognition to a meritorious person, as we know that self-devotion beyond the regular daily chores must be recognized by groups representing in part or as a whole the general public.
The first to be elected to this hommage was Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau, in 1967, for his contribution to the success of EXPO '67.
In 2016 the name of Dr. Mirko Gilardino has been added to the list. Dr. Gilardino has been elected to the award for his accomplishments in the field of medical surgery, in particular for his work with children.
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| Jean Drapeau 1967 Person of the Year |
John Zeppetelli 2017 Person of the Year |
List of CIBPA's Person of the year
| DRAPEAU, JEAN | - | 1967 |
| GRONDIN, DR.PIERRE | - | 1968 |
| BRONFMAN, CHARLES | - | 1969 |
| SAULNIER, LUCIEN | - | 1970 |
| BELIVEAU, JEAN | - | 1971 |
| CARRIERE, MARC | - | 1972 |
| CAMPO, ALFREDO F. | - | 1973 |
| DONOLO, LOUIS | - | 1973 |
| FRANCESCHINI, LEONARD | - | 1973 |
| STANCZWKOWSKI, CASIMIR G. | - | 1973 |
| DI ZAZZO, JEAN | - | 1974 |
| RIZZUTO, SEN. PIETRO | - | 1977 |
| BERGER, SAM | - | 1978 |
| MACEROLA, YVAN | - | 1979 |
| D’ERRICO, TOMMY | - | 1981 |
| VINCELLI, FRANK | - | 1982 |
| CIACCIA, JOHN | - | 1983 |
| MINICOZZI, ALFONSO | - | 1984 |
| DI BATTISTA, GIUSEPPE | - | 1986 |
| GRILLI, MARIO | - | 1987 |
| CACCIATORE, VINCENT | - | 1988 |
| TADDEO, DOMINIC | - | 1989 |
| GAGLIARDI, CAROLE | - | 1990 |
| D’ALESSANDRO, DOMENIC | - | 1991 |
| GIANNETTI, IRENE | - | 1992 |
| SAPUTO, JOEY | - | 1993 |
| GAGLIANO, ALFONSO | - | 1994 |
| BELLINI, DR. FRANCESCO | - | 1995 |
| BUSSANDRI, CLAUDIO | - | 1997 |
| FERRARO, DR. PASQUALE | - | 1998 |
| LISIO, CAMILIO | - | 1999 |
| ZACCARDELLI, GIULIANO | - | 2000 |
| DE ROSE, SILVIO | - | 2001 |
| BUFFONI, JUGE JEAN-FRANÇOIS | - | 2002 |
| GALLUCCIO, STEVE | - | 2003 |
| SCALIA, SAM | - | 2004 |
| CECERE, DR. RENZO | - | 2005 |
| MANCINI, GABY | - | 2006 |
| TREMBLAY, MARCEL | - | 2007 |
| FUMANTI, GIORGIA | - | 2008 |
| BIELLO, MAURO | - | 2009 |
| DI TEMPORA, NICHOLAS | - | 2010 |
| DE SANTIS, RITA Lc | - | 2011 |
| DE CAROLIS, MARIANO | - | 2012 |
| IMBRIGLIO, EMILIO | - | 2013 |
| BOMBARDIERI, IVANA | - | 2014 |
| MACIOCIA, DANNY | - | 2015 |
| MIRKO GILARDINO | - | 2016 |
| JOHN ZEPPETELLI | - | 2017 |