Annual Banquet, "Gaeta Night"

The Saints Cosmas and Damian Society hosts its annual banquet each fall. Over the years, the banquet has grown in size as it has become a more popular event among the local Italian/American community, dignitaries, businesses, and supporters of our organization.

The event is organized by the DiDomenico family, a prominent family of our society. All proceeds benefit the Society and the charities we support. Entertainers such as Anna Marie Alberghetti, Lou Carry, Mario Tacca, Mary Mancini, Christina Fontanelli, The Capris, Joey Dee and the Starliters, The Cosmos, and Enzo Amara have entertained the banquet crowd over the years. A full course Italian meal is served to all guests as Italian/American dance music fills the air. The Society members also donate several gift baskets for a spectacular gift/raffle table.

The hallmark of the evening is the presentation of the Society's Man and Woman of the Year Awards. These annual awards of honor are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Society, or to the Italian/American community. These awards have been presented to such individuals since 1987. On occasion, the Society has also presented the President's Award and the Family of the Year Award to notable individuals and families in recognition of their efforts toward the organization.

Award Recipients