Once again this year, We the Italians has asked its readers to choose the Italian American of the Year. This tradition began in 2022, with previous winners being Stanley Tucci (2022), Lady Gaga (2023), and Sylvester Stallone (2024). These three outstanding Italian Americans were therefore not be eligible for votes this year. This time, we gave our readers the chance to choose from 10 nominees, selected from suggestions made by our 60 Ambassadors across the United States.
This is the final ranking for 2025, from number 10 up to number one: 10) George Bochetto 9) Gay Talese 8) Ray Mancini 7) Chazz Palminteri 6) Nonnas cast 5) Rosa DeLauro 4) Mike Johnson 3) Caitlin Clark 13.9% 2) Martin Scorsese 21.2% 1) Adriana Trigiani 32.7% Congratulations to Adriana Trigiani, and thanks for the video she sent us! Thanks to everyone for an extraordinary 2025!
