AWARDS
CNN Hero, Philanthropist, and Celebrity Chef Sir Bruno Serato
The numerous awards Bruno has received over the past decades for his heart-filled work. In 2011 Bruno was named a Hometown Hero by PEOPLE Magazine was recognized as a Top 10 2011 CNN Hero. Bruno received this distinction internationally televised “CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute” hosted by Anderson Cooper. More recently in 2013, Bruno Serato was knighted by the Italian Consulate giving him the title, “Sir Bruno Serato”.
2019
BLUE DOOR AWARD
Orange County Boys & Girls Club The Blue Door is a symbol
of hope and opportunity amongst Boys & Girls Clubs
2018
ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT
Ellis Island Honors Society
2017
GEORGE WASHINGTON HONOR MEDAL
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge National Awards
Program
Release of "Power of Pasta" Book
CALIFORNIA TRAVEL CULINARY
CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
This award is given specifically for an individual, chef, restaurant or culinary icon who has played a meaningful role in taking the California food and lifestyle scene into the forefront of worldwide culinary and lifestyle tourism, or enhanced interest in California as a destination though their recognition as a "California Brand."
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Humanitarian Award Honoring Sir Chef Bruno Serato
2016
EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Orange County Business Council
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Servite High School
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
DAILY POINT OF LIGHT AWARD HONOREE
Originated out of the White House in 1989
under President George H.W. Bush
2015
BEST AUTHOR
"Excellence in Collaborative Works"
National
Academy of Best-Selling Authors
MONTALE AWARD
"Outside of Home 2015"
Francisco Briseno Lifetime
Achievement Award - Hispanic Lawyers Association
WARRIORS MEDAL OF VALOR
Native American Nations of the United States of America
THE ITALIAN TALENT ASSOCIATION AWARD
New Hall of the Palace of the Parliamentary Groups in Rome
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Italian Pasta and Sweet Manufactures' Association and International Pasta Organization World Pasta Day & Congress at the Palazzo Italia in Milan
NATIONAL ITALIAN TALENT AWARD
For keeping the quality of Italian tradition abroad
2014
SPEAKER OF THE YEAR
Orange County Regional Chapter - Community Associations Institute
N-ACTION FAMILY NETWORK
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Presented by the House of Representatives
TV2000
Bruno on Vatican Television
CHILDREN'S FRIEND AWARD
Child Help Orange County Chapter
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Retirement Housing Foundation
2013
POPE JOHN XXIII AWARD
Outstanding Achievement Towards Humanity
- Italian Catholic Federation
PEACE AWARD
Church of Christ in Orange, California
ORDER OF "KNIGHTHOOD / CAVALLIERE"
On behalf of Italian President - The highest honor for an Italian citizen
CELEBRATION OF FATHERS AWARD
Simin Hope Foundation
2012
SCUDO SAN MARTINO MEDALLION
Given to individuals as recognition for acts of
generosity, altruism and human solidarity
AMERICANA MAN OF THE YEAR
Cypress College
VISIONARY OF THE YEAR
Coastline Community College
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST
National Philanthropy Day
ROYAL COURT OF THE GOLDEN LION
Sons of Italy
2011
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
On behalf of President George Bush & President Barack Obama
TOP 10 HERO
CNN
2010
HERO AMONG US
People Magazine
2008
STAR ON ANAHEIM WALK OF STARS
Other recipients include Gene Autry, Righteous Brothers,
Walt Disney, & Carl and Margaret Karcher
2007
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Anaheim Beautiful
2006
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Orange County Boys & Girls Club The Blue Door is a symbol
of hope and opportunity amongst Boys & Girls Clubs
2005
CORNERSTONE HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
The National Restaurant Association
2004
ITALIAN HERITAGE AWARD
American Italian Renaissance Foundation