The Manager Sportivi Associati (MSA) has opened public voting for its 2026 awards, highlighting several clubs, managers, and sporting events throughout the Province of Imperia. The awards, which recognize excellence in sports management and community initiatives, will be presented during a convention at the Sanremo Casino, as reported by Prima la Riviera.
Cast ballots before the November deadline
Public participation in the selection process is open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Voters must cast their ballots through the official MSA portal. To ensure the integrity of the results, the organization stated that duplicate votes from the same name, surname, or email address will be disqualified from the final count.
Nominees in Imperia province
The nominees for Best Male Manager include Sergio Maiga (ACI Ponente Ligure/Rallye Sanremo), Paolo Ghione (Sanremo Rugby), Cesare Fagnani (Nuova Lega Pallavolo Sanremo), Mario Casella (Olimpia Taggia Sanremo), and Luigi Ardoino (Imperia Rugby). In the Best Female Manager category, the candidates are Maria Elena Ardoino (Compagnia Arcieri San Bartolomeo), Erica Marzo (sailing, Diano Marina), Monica Albarelli (Canottieri Sanremo), Daniela Breggion (Ginnastica Riviera dei Fiori), and Elisa Cicala (Circolo Golf degli Ulivi Sanremo).
The U35 Manager category features Valentine Nicole Confalonieri (Sanremo Tennis Team), Alessandra Pezzella (Riviera Triathlon 1992), Alice Frascarelli (Ginnastica Riviera dei Fiori), and Francesco Aloi (Imperia Calcio).
Nominees compete for regional sporting titles
Several marquee events are competing for the title of Best Sporting Event in the province, including the Geoplin Challenge Sanremo, the various events organized by the Yacht Club Sanremo, the Sanremo Marathon, the Run for the Whales, the Rallye Sanremo, and the Sanremo Cup – Memorial Dado Tessitore.
For the title of Best Sports Club in the Province of Imperia, the nominees are Judo Club Sakura Arma di Taggia, Sanremo Like Swim, Maurina Olio Carli, Sanremo Bike School, and Canottieri Sanremo.
Regional project recognition
Beyond individual clubs and managers, the MSA is also recognizing community projects in the Liguria region. Nominees for the Best Sport and Health Project include “Bici in Comune” (Chiusavecchia and Chiusanico), “Pedalando tra i sapori” (Montalto Carpasio, Molini di Triora, and Triora), and “Valle San Lorenzo – Cycling Riviera dei Fiori” (San Lorenzo al Mare and Cipressa). The Trofeo CONI 2028 is the sole nominee listed for the Best CONI Project in the Liguria region.
Find answers about voting rules and venues
Where will the MSA 2026 awards take place?
The awards ceremony will be held at the Sanremo Casino in conjunction with the association’s annual convention.
Can voters submit multiple ballots?
No. The organizers have confirmed that the system will filter out duplicate entries associated with the same name, surname, or email address to maintain fairness.
When is the final deadline for voting?
Voting closes at 9:00 p.m. on November 5, 2026.
