07/10/2026 - 59th MOTORIST'S DAY

Mantua, October 7, 2026. In the presence of H.E. the Prefect of Mantua, Dr. Roberto Bolognesi, the highest local authorities and members of the press, Alberto Marenghi, President of ACI Mantova, presided over the traditional awards ceremony at the Tazio Nuvolari Museum, honoring ACI members known as the “Pioneers of the Wheel” and law enforcement officers who distinguished themselves through meritorious service to Mantua’s motorists during 2025.

The event was attended by the Police Commissioner, Dr. Guglielmo Toscano; Stefano Simonazzi, Councillor of the Municipality of Mantua; Dr. Francesca Ruggieri, Commander of the Traffic Police; Col. Antonello Cefalo, Provincial Commander of the Guardia di Finanza; Col. Pancrazio Dario Vigliotta, Provincial Commander of the Carabinieri; Eng. Francesco Martino, Commander of the Fire Department; and Attorney Paolo Perantoni, Commander of the Local Police Corps.

AWARD RECIPIENTS – LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local Police Senior Officer Cristiana Pagliari

State Police Officer Francesco Francia

State Police Deputy Senior Officer Moris Savazzi

Carabinieri Deputy Brigadier Giuseppe Torina and Carabinieri Officer Michael P. Giaquinta

Guardia di Finanza Deputy Brigadier Guido Assi

Fire Department Squad Leader Ermanno Ferro

Provincial Police Director Dr. Cristiano Colli

ACI Canossa Roadside Assistance Officer

Eng. Francesco Mazzone, General Manager of ACI Mobility

ACI MEMBERS – PIONEERS OF THE WHEEL

Mr. Giuliano Cremonesi

Mr. Franco Borgani

Mr. Erminio Bottoli

Mr. Franco Ferrari

Mr. Mentore Daolio

Mr. Lorenzo Persegati

Ms. Natalina Bassi

Ms. Maria Cristina Merciai

Mr. Gino Tiranti

Mr. Giancarlo Bonamenti

The Director of Automobile Club Mantova, Dr. Giuseppe Pottocar, presented an award to Giovanni Somenzi, President of the Virgilio Race Officials Association.