On Tuesday, October 8, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the award ceremony for the Certamen ‘Verbum Iustitiae’ was held at the prestigious ISMA Hall of the Senate of the Republic (Piazza Capranica 72, Rome – Italy), an event dedicated to excellence in justice, culture, and education.
This annual event celebrates the value of culture, justice, and critical thinking as the foundation of civil coexistence and human development.
The ceremony saw strong participation from institutional representatives and offered moments of extraordinary intensity and reflection.
Particularly moving were the speeches of the award recipients, who conveyed the depth of cultural and civic commitment that drives the Certamen. Their words, full of awareness and passion, made tangible the vitality of a school and academic community united by the values of knowledge and justice.
The ‘Certamen Iustitiae’ reaffirms its identity as a meeting point between tradition and innovation, study and dialogue, commitment and civic passion.
Magistracy: Dr. Claudia Caramanna, Public Prosecutor at the Juvenile Court of Palermo
- Young Lawyers: Lawyer Francesco Bisceglia, expert in civil law and new technologies;
Honorary Judges: Dr. Attilio Balestrieri, Honorary Judge at the Juvenile Court of Rome.
University Professors:
Prof. Giovanni Cordini, Full Professor of Administrative Law, University of Pavia;
Prof. Giuliano Scarselli, Full Professor of Civil Procedure, University of Siena;
Prof. Stefano Pagliantini, Full Professor of Civil Law, University of Florence;
Excellence Awards by Sector:
Criminal Justice:
Dr. Sergio De Nicola, Deputy Attorney General at the Court of Appeal of Cagliari;
Civil Justice: Dr. Francesco Lupia, Judge for Civil Enforcement at the Court of Tivoli;
Administrative Justice: Lawyer Isabella Maria Stoppani, expert in administrative law;
Protection of Vulnerable Groups:
Lawyer Marina Meucci, specialist in family law;
Environmental Sector:
Prof. Luigi Cerciello Renna, Director of Procurement and Corporate Affairs at Acquedotto Lucano, professor of environmental legislation;
Data Protection – Antitrust:
Prof. Pierluigi Congedo, expert in antitrust law and data security at LUISS University;
An experience that continues to renew itself over time, fueled by the enthusiasm of young people and the dedication of those who believe in the educational value of culture and justice.
Institutional Note:
The “Certamen Verbum Iustitiae” is promoted and organized by the VerbumlandiArtAps Association.
The initiative aims to enhance classical culture, legal reflection, and interdisciplinary dialogue as tools for personal and collective growth.
The final ceremony took place in the prestigious ISMA Hall of the Senate of the Republic (Piazza Capranica 72, Rome) on 08/10/2025, in the presence of authorities, professors, students, and guests from different regions.
Institutional Awards:
Guest of Honour: Senator Tilde Minasi
Honor Committee: Lawyer Massimo Rossi,
Hon. Lawyer Mirella Cristina, Lawyer Eugenio Bisceglia, Dr. Maria Pia Turiello, Dr. Graziano Perria
Lifetime Achievement Awards:
- Juvenile Justice: Dr. Angela Annese, President of the Court of Appeal of Florence, currently on special assignment;
Criminal Justice: Dr. Serenella Maria Siriaco, formerly at the Court of Appeal of Naples, Italy’s youngest judge;
Criminal Law: Prof. Leonardo Mazza, Emeritus of Criminal Law; - Criminal Procedure: Prof. Giorgio Spangher, Emeritus of Criminal Procedure;
Project Design and Coordination: Lawyer Federico Gentilini, professor and President of the EDUCALS Award;
Young Scholars and Emerging Talents
Special focus was given to the presentation of the project “VerbumYoung – Growing Young Scholars”, promoted by VerbumlandiArtAps Association, a cultural initiative that encourages creativity, inclusion, and talent among the new generations.
The young protagonists included:
Gabriele Garofalo, “Alfiere del Lavoro,” scholar in Christian and Classical Reception Studies
- Diletta Galeota, 24 years old, law student and national/international equestrian champion
Enrico Aru, student of History, Territory and Global Society at Roma Tre University
Among the young musical talents, pianists Chiara and Francesco Policaro-winners of numerous national and international piano competitions-also performed.
“The Certamen Iustitiae” thus reaffirms its identity as a meeting place between tradition and innovation, study and dialogue, civic commitment and passion.
An experience that continues to renew itself over time, fueled by the enthusiasm of young people and the dedication of those who believe in the educational value of culture and justice.
(By REGINA RESTA – The President of the VerbumlandiArtAps Association approved by the Italian Senate)
