ESPN's Sal Paolantonio to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from UNICO National

ESPN National Correspondent Sal Paolantonio (Photo Credit: UNICO National via Newswire)

FAIRFIELD, N.J., February 6, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - UNICO National, recognized as America's largest Italian American service organization, has announced that Sal Paolantonio, ESPN National Correspondent, will be honored with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award for Journalism & Broadcasting Excellence. The award will be presented at the 101st Annual UNICO National Italian American Awards Gala on July 31, 2024, at the Westin Princeton, New Jersey.

Cav. Ralph Contini, President of UNICO National, expressed the organization's enthusiasm for honoring Paolantonio, stating, "UNICO National is ecstatic to recognize the successful career of television journalist Sal Paolantonio. He is a well-respected, award-winning reporter who has succeeded at the highest level in his industry. He is very proud of his heritage and represents the very best of our Italian American community.”

Paolantonio's distinguished career includes being the longest-serving National Football League sideline reporter and host of the NFL Matchup Show on ESPN. Beyond his notable contributions to sports journalism, Paolantonio has covered significant political events as The Philadelphia Inquirer’s National Political Correspondent and served in the U.S. Navy, where he was honored with the United Nations Meritorious Service Medal.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Paolantonio has actively championed the Italian American community and supported UNICO's nonprofit mission. He has been involved in various charitable efforts, including serving on boards that focus on aiding at-risk youth and raising funds for education.

The upcoming gala, where Paolantonio will be recognized alongside other prominent Italian Americans, aims to celebrate the community's contributions and support UNICO’s charitable initiatives.

For more information about the event and UNICO National's initiatives, visit unico.org.

Source: UNICO National via Newswire