The Fiorentini Excellence in Education Awards were started in 1995 to reward the kids who do well in school. Jim Fiorentini is the business education sponsor at the St. Joseph and Silver Hill elementary schools, and most recently the Hunking School. Jim presents awards to the top academic kids.
Winners receive either a savings bond, or a free meal and a certificate.
In 1998 the Fiorentini Excellence in Education Awards received the Golden Apple award from the Chamber of Commerce as one of the best business education partnerships in the city for the program.