Vito John Germinario Honored as 2018 Man of the Year

Vito John Germinario, President and Co-Owner of GPR, Inc. and LGV Group LLC has been named the Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C. Man of the Year for 2018. Germinario is a first-generation Italian American and has demonstrated unparalleled leadership and service to the construction industry, non-profit charities, children in need, and the community.

“It is our greatest honor to name Vito as the 2018 Lido Civic Club Man of the Year because he embodies the very spirit of being an accomplished Italian American,” commented Tom Regnante, Lido Civic Club President. “Vito is an astute business executive with the warmth and heart of gold of everyone’s favorite Uncle. He embodies the very spirit of this esteemed award.”

The Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C. was founded in 1929 and brings together Italian Americans to share their culture, business interest, and participate in philanthropic efforts. The organization honored Germinario at the Past Presidents Night celebration on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Potomac, Maryland.

“I humbly accept this award on behalf of my parents Madeline and Antonio Germinario, Italian immigrants, who vested every ounce of energy into my three siblings and myself to become contributing members of the community. They also stressed the importance of education at an early age,” said Germinario. “I also credit the Sisters of Saint Francis and the Jesuits of St. Peter’s Preparatory High School, who shaped me into an Italian American, who instilled within me the culture to put others first. I’ve been fortunate to excel in my career, which allows me to fully support those in need, and in particular, the many children who I’ve come to know, love and support as they overcome the odds.”

Professionally, Germinario co-founded Glass Projects Resource, Inc. (GPR, Inc.), with Khalil Gabriel Rouhana in 2005. GPR builds enclosures and interior glazing projects and is a major player in the exterior wall systems market in the Mid-Atlantic, U.S.A. While his work spans hundreds of projects, Germinario helped build the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, The National Museum of the American Indian, the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse, the GSA Headquarters Building, and the National Intrepid Center for Excellence at the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Germinario’s commitment to non-profits is unmatched as he dedicates countless volunteer hours and financial support to organizations, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Breath for Life, Excel Academy for Girls, Make-a-Wish, Mid-Atlantic, St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City, NJ, Feathers from Devon, the Lily fund, and Friends of Jaclyn. He is current Chairman of the Make-A-Wish, Mid-Atlantic, Founding Member and Board Chairperson of Feathers from Devon, a Trustee and Finance Committee Chair with St. Peter’s Preparatory School, and Board Member of the National Museum of American Religion. Germinario is Chairperson Emeritus at the Excel Academy for Girls in Washington, D.C.

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