Milan Furniture Fair and the collateral events 2000 "Made in Italy Awards" – New York 2002 "26th Silver Jug" The city of Giarre, in Sicily. An award presented to Sicilians distinguished on the international stage. 2002 "Gold Medal for Industrial Merit" presented by the Industrial Association of Monza e Brianza 2002 "Paul Harris, Rotary Award for Entrepreneurship" Reason: "Paul Harris 2002, the top award of the Rotary presented in recognition of a man who with commitment and determination led Flou to the leading position in the furnishing industry". 2002 "Entrepreneur of the Year" – The Ernst & Young Award Reason: "For the "Innovation" Category, Rosario Messina was recognized for the most creative and innovative vision that marked a turning point in corporate living, for the revolutionary vision of the domestic environment and the transformation of the bedroom into a space to be enjoyed to the full, with modern original ideas, giving rise to a new culture for living and sleeping. The bed covers can be completely removed and replaced, and the innovative and highly comprehensive range of bedroom accessories identify Flou on the world stage. They kick-started a powerful innovative drive in the distribution of the sector, influencing the frequency of visits to the stores and affecting the methods of interaction with the clients". 2003 "Piazza Mercanti", An Award presented to Rosario Messina by the Milan Chamber of Commerce [Camera Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Milano], recognizing him as "An Entrepreneur distinguished for the innovations of process and product in his company". 2004 The prestigious Compasso D'oro Award for his career presented by ADI, The Industrial Design Association – Triennale di Milano. 2004 Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Public (Commendatore dell'Ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana) – an honor from the Italian President of the Republic 2005 "Honorary Citizen of the City of Meda" 2006 The Ambrogino d'oro Award – City Council of Milan – Cosmit presented the prize to its President Rosario Messina. 2007 8th edition of the National (Italy) Prize "Catania: Talenti e Dintorni" [Catania: Talents and Accessories] Fashion & Industry 2008 He was President of Federlegno-Arredo 2008 He was nominated "Grand Officers of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic [Grande Ufficiale dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana] 2009 The President of the Italy, Giorgio Napolitano conferred the title of 'Knight for Labor' Cavaliere del Lavoro The "Rosario Messina" Foundation for