(Oct. 2) In view of the 14th Week of Italian language in the world (which will take place from October 20 to 25), on October 9 the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney will host the ceremony of the excellence awards to New South Wales students who have obtained the best results in exams in Italian for the Higher School Certificate in 2013. The title is the highest award for secondary education in New South Wales. The awards will be given to students by Consul General of Italy, Sergio Martes, and Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, Donatella Cannova. Guests of the evening will be also Enrichetta Parolin, Italian consultant at the Department of Education of the NSW, and Sara Villella, Education manager at the Co.As.It. The event is organized by the IIC in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and the Nsw Department of Education. (Red)