The fifth Premio Nazionale A.M.I.R.A. Progress 2026 is scheduled for Monday 16 November 2026 in Naples, according to Il Mattino and ANSA. The ceremony is scheduled for 15:00 in the Aula Magna of the Federico II University Congress Centre at Via Partenope 36.
Guest reception is scheduled from 15:00 to 15:20, with the awards to follow from 15:20, according to Il Mattino. A Campanian food-and-wine buffet and tasting is scheduled for approximately 18:15–18:20. The programme has a planned conclusion around 19:00–19:30.
The central theme is “Valorizzazione delle eccellenze territoriali e dell’ospitalità,” or the enhancement of local excellence and hospitality, according to ANSA. The award focuses on people who support maître-related cultural and professional initiatives, youth training and hospitality.
The award recognises figures associated with maître-related cultural and professional initiatives, as well as entertainment, business, communications and wider hospitality promotion, according to ANSA. A.M.I.R.A. presents the award as supporting young people’s training, retraining and professional development.
The prize itself is a handcrafted miniature lamp recalling the traditional maître flambé tool, according to ANSA. The complete final list of 2026 recipients has not been published in the reports available before the event.
