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5th Memorial Lea Bottacini - April 30, 2023
Figure Skating Competition
The Young Goose Academy has organized the 5th Memorial Lea Bottacini figure skating competition at the Würtharena in Egna-Neumarkt (Bz - Italy) on April 30th, 2023. More than a 100 athlets have participated to this beautiful recurring event. A lovely video about Lea was running on the big screen. Check out the video here below
A big thank you to the Young Goose Academy and to Nicoletta!
The 2022 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship' Award Ceremonyat the Maxwell Istituto Tecnico Industriale (Milan, Italy)
On May 26th, 2022 'The Prometeo Pilots' awarded the scholarship in memory of Lea to Virginia Gallista at the Maxwell Istituto Tecnico Industriale in Milan. Lea's Frá rose private donations. Donations came also from the Italian Navy Pilot Association whose representative Commander Guido Nori participated to the event. Avv. Caterina Antola represented the town hall of Milan. Virginia Gallista earned the scholarship for here excellent track records. Congrats Virginia! Click to visit the image gallery of the ceremony. A video of the ceremony can be found on YouTube (fastforward to time 7:50 to hear audio). Thank you Prometeo Pilots!
The 2020 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship' Award Ceremonyat the Arturo Ferrarin in Catania (Sicily, Italy)
The Codiv-19 pandemic did not prevent 'The Prometeo Pilots' from raising privat donations to award a student of the Arturo Ferrarin highschool in Catania with the scholarship dedicated to Lea. This year the scholarship goes to Ludovica Patané for her excellent track records. Congratulations Ludovica! The ceremony was held on December 19th, 2020 at the highschool. Participants were allowed to join remotely. Visit the image gallery of the ceremony. Thank you to the amazing Prometeo Pilots for making this happen!
The 2020 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship'
The 'Prometeo' pilots, Lea's Frà, will organize and celebrate the 4th
'Lea Bottacini Scholarship' award in the beaufitul city of Catania (Sicily) on September 19th, 2020. Due to the Covid-19
pandemic the event will be held on-line only by the Istituto Tencico Aeronautico Statale "Arturo Ferrarin". The scholarship
will support a female student in her pursuit of a pilot career.
Help the 'Prometeo' pilots raise money for the scholarship by donating any amount to:
Disma Malgarini and Tommaso Vertemati
IBAN IT21F0301503200000005637989
Borsa di Studio Lea Norma Bottacini
Info: borsadistudiolea@gmail.com
First Solo Flight by the Winner of the First Lea Bottacini Award 2016
This is the thank you message and the first pic of the Solo Flight on Jan. 6th, 2020 by the first winner of the Lea Bottacini Award in 2016. Click on the image! Congratulations and what a Success, Prometeo Pilots!
New Pictures Shared by Petra
Lea's close friend Petra shares pictures from time they were figure skating.Click here or on the image to view the pics.
Thank you Petra for the beautiful pictures.
4th Memorial Lea Bottacini - 2019
Figure Skating Competition
On March 23rd and 24th, 2019 the 4th Memorial Lea Bottacini Figure Skating Competition took place at the Würtharena in Egna-Neumarkt (Bz - Italy). The host and organizer of the event is the Young Goose Academy.
Thank you Nicoletta for organizing this beautiful event.
Newspaper Reports on the2019 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship'
The newspaper 'Alto Adige' reports on the scholarship organized by the Lea's FRÁ, the Prometeo Pilots, and awarded to the winner Sara Boughanmi.Click on the image to read the article (in italian).
The 2019 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship' Award Ceremonyat the IIS De Pinedo Colonna in Rome
The Prometeo Pilots have raised money from private donations to award the 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship' to this year's winner Sara Boughanmi for her excellent track records. This was the 3rd edition of the scholarship dedicated to Lea.Congratulations to the winner Sara Boughanmi!Thank you to the amazing Prometeo Pilots, Lea's FRÁ.Visit the image gallery of the ceremony.
The 2019 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship'
The 'Prometeo' pilots of the Italian Naval Academy will award the 3rd
'Lea Bottacini Scholarship' in Rome at the 'Institute of aerospace De Pinedo - Colonna' on May 23rd, 2019. The
scholarship will support a female student in her pursuit of a pilot career.
Help the 'Prometeo' pilots raise money for the scholarship by donating any amount to:
Disma Malgarini and Tommaso Vertemati
IBAN IT21F0301503200000005637989
Borsa di Studio Lea Norma Bottacini
Info: borsadistudiolea@gmail.com
Nerone, One of Lea's Best Friends
Friends are always there for you.
3rd Memorial Lea Bottacini - 2018
Figure Skating Competition
The 3rd Memorial Lea Bottacini Figure Skating Competition took place at the Würtharena in Egna-Neumarkt (Bz - Italy) on Saturday March 31st, 2018. The host and organizer of the event is the Young Goose Academy.
Browse the image gallery.
The 2018 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship'Award Ceremony
Also the 2nd edition of the 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship' award has been risen by the 'Prometeo' Pilots through private donations. The award goes to Lucia Dini for her outstanding track records. The picture shows the award winner (at the center) and her proud parents, the awesome 'Prometeo' Pilots, and Lea's parents.Visit the image gallery of the ceremony.Congratulations to the winner!Thank you, 'Prometeo' Pilots.
The 'Lea Bottacini Scholarship Award 2018'by the 4th Pilot Class 'Prometeo'
The 4th Pilot Class 'Prometeo' of the Italian Naval Academy awards the scholarship aimed at supporting a female student who is pursueing a similar career path as Lea's.Date: January 19th, 2018Where: Forli (Italy) at the I.T.Aer. 'Francesco Baracca'As the scholarship is due to your donations only you can contribute through a wire bank transfer of any amount to: Disma Malgarini and Tommaso Vertemati IBAN IT21F0301503200000005637989 Borsa di Studio Lea Norma Bottacini Info: borsadistudiolea@gmail.com and on Facebook.
Photo Shots by Fabrizio Villa
Dedicated to Lea
The photojournalist Fabrizio Villa dedicates his recent work for the Italian Navy to his dear friend Lea.
Fabrizio Villa, great work and thanks for dedicating your work to Lea!
2nd Memorial Lea Bottacini - 2017
Seen Through the Eyes of a Friend
A friend and colleague remembers Lea with this touching video.
Thank you, Tommy Zillo.
2nd Memorial Lea Bottacini - 2017
Figure Skating Competition
The 2nd Memorial Lea Bottacini Figure Skating Competition was held at the Würtharena in Egna-Neumarkt (Bz - Italy) on April 2nd, 2017. The Young Goose Academy has organized the event managing a stunning number of participats: 227 athlets. The event was also a fundraiser to sustain charitable organizations by selling t-shirts displaying Lea's logo and signed by the Italian National Figure Skating Team. Visit the image gallery here.
Listen here to the intro to the event by the Vice President of The Young Goose Academy Nicoletta Ingusci.
Thank you, Young Goose Academy.
The Proud 'Prometeo' PilotsAward the Scholarship in Honor of Lea
On Nov. 13th, 2016 at the J. C. Maxwell High School in Milan the 'Prometeo' Pilots awarded the scholarship in honor of Lea. The award ceremony in the packed auditorium was led by Prof. Franco Tornaghi (high school principal) and Prof. Laura Rigon.
The award is based on best track records. Contratulations to the winner.
Find an image gallery of the event here.
The 4th Pilot Class 'Prometeo'Establishes a Scholarship in Honor of Lea
Lea's course-mates of the 4th Pilot Class 'Prometeo' of the Italian Naval Academy have established a scholarship in honor of 'Lea Bottacini Tenente di Vascello Pilota della Marina Militare Italiana'. The scholarship aims at supporting female students in their last year of aeronautics high school, who will pursue a similar career as Lea's. The call for the scholarship can be found here (click on link). If you wish to contribute to the scholarship and make a donation, you can do so via wire bank transfer to following coordinates: IBAN IT21F0301503200000005637989 BORSA DI STUDIO LEA NORMA BOTTACINI Info: borsadistudiolea@gmail.com Thank you 'Prometeo' pilots!
1st Memorial Lea Bottacini - 2016
Figure Skating Competition
Organized by the Young Goose Academy the 1st Memorial Lea Bottacini was a very timely and successful event held at the Würtharena in Egna-Neumarkt (Bz - Italy). An impeccable organization, the very engaged participant athletes, and the running photo-playlist of Lea on the big screens made the event very emotional. Videos of this event can be found on the Young Goose Academy Facbook page and on the facebook page of Idealweb.
Italian Postal Service StampRepresenting Lea
The Italian Postal Service (PT) releases a stamp representing Lea to celebrate the relation between the sea and women. The author of the stunning drawing, Amara Jessica Sciascia in 3rd-year high school 'S. Todaro' in Augusta (Italy), represents Lea overseeing the sea that originates from the long hair of a mermaid in the distance (click on image on the left to enlarge). Congratulations to Jessica Amara for winning the award for her artistic view at the '2nd Trofeo Velico Marisicilia Cup 2016'.
Schoolmates of Lea Setup the Facebook page'Memories of Lea'
A facebook page remembering Lea setup by schoolmates of Merano-Meran (Italy).