Juventus coach Antonio Conte has been awarded the Panchina D'Oro on Monday for his side's championship winning campaign last season.
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The Bianconeri went the entire 2011-2012 Serie A season unbeaten, claiming Conte's first Scudetto as manager of the Old Lady.
And the former Juve player's fellow managers felt his exploits warranted the awarding of the Golden Bench for what was his first full season in charge of his old club.
Speaking at the ceremony, Conte said:
"I'm emotional. This is a really sought after accolade.
"I thank those who voted for me and also those who didn't. This is an important push for me to keep studying and getting better as a Coach.
"I also want to thank my players as us Coaches are nothing without them. Returning to Juventus was a dream come true for me."
Recently sacked Roma coach Zdenek Zeman, meanwhile, was awarded the Panchina d'Argento - Silver Bench - following his efforts with Pescara in Serie B last season.
"I thank my colleagues, but a big thank you goes to the players and the club who allowed me to work to my beliefs," Zemen stated.
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