Gen. Pace being awarded Medal of Freedom by Pres. George Bush
On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, the Sons of Italy Foundation’s 24th Annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala returns to the National Building Museum to honor: Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Gen. Peter Pace, Claudio Bozzo, and Armand Sabitoni.
The NELA Gala is the SIF’s most important fund-raising and public affairs event, highlighting the foundation’s commitment to educational excellence, leadership and the betterment of society. To date, the NELA Gala has helped the SIF raise $119 million for education, medical research, disaster relief, cultural preservation, and other special projects, with $50 million in scholarships awarded.
##
