Romanian American National Heritage Awards

8th edition, 2024

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Awards up to $500

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The 8th edition of the prestigious Romanian-American National Heritage Awards (RANHA) took place at the residence of H.E. Andrei Muraru, Ambassador of Romania to the United States. This extraordinary event recognized the remarkable achievements of Romanian-American youth, celebrating their leadership, community service, and deep commitment to preserving their cultural roots.

Award Winners Recognized for Their Leadership and Impact

This year we had the strongest participation in the history of the awards. The Romanian American community is humbled and proud by the achievements and community involvement of young Romanian Americans. The organizing committee congratulates all the participants for the contribution to the cohesion of the Romanian American community and wishes them success in all their future endeavors.

โ€‹Congratulations to the Winners of the 8th Edition, 2024!


Emma Dram โ€“ IL โ€“ National Platinum Award โ€“ Leadership in Community Service Award
Ayden Pana - MN - National Platinum - Leadership in Creative Arts Award โ€‹
Maxim Cupsa โ€“ NY โ€“ National Platinum Award โ€“ Advocate for Social Justice Award
Oliver Liebhaber โ€“ IL โ€“ National Platinum Award โ€“ Leadership in Cultural Understanding Award
Alexandra Lehene โ€“ IL โ€“ National Platinum Award โ€“ Leadership in Community Service Award
Alexandru Dragoi โ€“ MD โ€“ National Platinum Award โ€“ Leadership in Volunteering Awardโ€‹
Sarah Emily Spiridon โ€“ NV โ€“ National Platinum Award โ€“ Outstanding Community Leadership Award
Michael Stoica - NY - National Platinum Award - Exemplary Leadership Award
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Sinziana Lazar - IL - National Gold Award - Dedication to Romanian Language and Literature Leadership Award
Marina Diaconu - CT - National Gold Award - Future Innovator Leadership Award
Dan Haidau โ€“ IL โ€“ National Gold Award โ€“ Outstanding Team Player Leadership Award
Teodora S. Diaconu โ€“ CT โ€“ National Gold Award โ€“ Sportsmanship & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
Sophia Manole โ€“ WA โ€“ National Gold Award โ€“ Outstanding Contributions to Social Justice Leadership Award
Maya Bacioiu โ€“ WA โ€“ National Gold Award โ€“ Future Innovator in STEM Award
David Bora - IL - National Gold Award - Critical Thinker/Analytical Leadership Award
Emma Manole โ€“ WA โ€“ National Gold Award โ€“ Excellence in Civic Engagement Leadership Award
Patrick Irimescu โ€“ WA โ€“ National Gold Award โ€“ Excellence in Fundraising Leadership Award

Julia Varlam -IL - National Silver Award - Dedication to Cross-Cultural Dialogue Leadership Award
Nicholas Moigradan โ€“ IL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Future Leader in Medicine Award
Daniel Fanaru โ€“ WA โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Future Entrepreneur Leadership Award
David Osnaga โ€“ CT โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Future Leader in International Relations Award
Ana Guset โ€“ IL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Distinguished Scholar in Mathematics Leadership Award
Horia Dobrean-Urzica โ€“ IL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Future Leader in Engineering Award
Sophia Parizianu โ€“ FL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Excellence in Music Performance Leadership Award
Irina Gut โ€“ IL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Cultural Heritage Ambassador Award
Jessica David โ€“ IL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Emerging Leader in Law and Justice Award
Bianca Zamfirescu โ€“ IL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Sportsmanship Award โ€‹
Alexa Zaharia โ€“ IL โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Excellence in Academic Achievement Leadership Award
Roxana Stanescu โ€“ WA โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Leadership in Technology Award
Christian Peterson โ€“ CT โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ The Fearless Leader Award
Daniel Rimbu โ€“ MN โ€“ National Silver Award โ€“ Outstanding Role Model Leadership Award
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Alessandra Gavriloiu โ€“ CT โ€“ US East Coast Platinum Award โ€“ Future Diplomat Awardโ€‹
Andrew Trandafirescu โ€“ NY โ€“ US East Coast Platinum Award โ€“ Future Global Leader
Mircea Butnariu โ€“ OH โ€“ US East Coast Platinum Award โ€“ Future Global Problem Solver
Crina Marina Pariza โ€“ CT โ€“ US East Coast Platinum Award โ€“ Future Global Leader in STEM Award
Gabriela Nimerencu โ€“ IL โ€“ US Central Platinum Award โ€“ Excellence in Mentoring Award
Alexis Muntean-Hapa โ€“ IL โ€“ US Central Platinum Award โ€“ Future Global Leader in Psychology Award
Christina Balan โ€“ NV โ€“ US West Coast Platinum Award โ€“ Dedication to Cross-Cultural Dialogue Award
Diana Alexandra Smarandache โ€“ TX โ€“ US Central Gold Award โ€“ Rising Star in Performing Arts Award
Dalia Moldovan โ€“ NJ โ€“ US East Coast Gold Award โ€“ Future Global Community Leader
Brandon Matei โ€“ IL โ€“ US Central Gold Award โ€“ Outstanding Youth Community Leadership Award
Andrew Zaharia โ€“ WA โ€“ US West Coast Gold Award โ€“ Future Leader in Volunteering Award
Amanda Mic โ€“ CT โ€“ US East Coast Silver Award โ€“ Excellence in Sports Management Award
Vivienne Crisan โ€“ CT โ€“ US East Coast Silver Award โ€“ Future Leader Award
Elise Aldea โ€“ WA โ€“ US West Coast Silver Award โ€“ Excellence in Fundraising Award
Emma Militaru โ€“ IL โ€“ US Central Silver Award โ€“ Future Leader Award
Delia Firtulescu โ€“ IL โ€“ US Central Silver Award โ€“ Future Influencer Award
Petru Matei Busu โ€“ IL โ€“ US Central Silver Award โ€“ Future Entrepreneur Awardโ€‹
Alexis Necs โ€“ NV โ€“ US West Coast Silver Award โ€“ Future Mentor Award
Justin Luput โ€“ IL โ€“ Honorary Mention Award โ€“ Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
Sebastian D. Bidoae โ€“ CT โ€“ Honorary Mention Award โ€“ Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
Larissa Nicole Boldor โ€“ LA โ€“ Honorary Mention Award โ€“ Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
Rebekah Weidell โ€“ MN โ€“ Honorary Mention Award โ€“ Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award

Organized by the American Romanian Cultural Society (ARCS), Alianta, Romanian United Fund (RUF), and RomAmProโ€‹. Endorsed by the Federation of Romanian American Organizations (FORA) and the Embassy of Romania to the United States.

Many thanks to our 2024 partners who donated, spread the word, assisted with the logistics, and supported our participants: Romanians of DC, Together to Help, HORA, Romanul, Immigration Research Forum, ROCO Chicago, Romanian Cultural Institute, and the Romanian General Consulate in New York. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

Source:ย https://www.romanianamericanheritage.us/

What is the Romanian American National Heritage Award?


The Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for high school studentsย with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants ofย non-Romanianย descent mayย qualify as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian communityย in the US.

The award recognizes exceptional contributionsย to theย cohesion of the Romanian communityย andย the preservation of its heritage, language, culture, and traditions.


Supported by the American Romanian Cultural Societyย andย RUF - Romanian United Foundation,ย ROCO Chicago,ย with the endorsement of theย Ambasada Romรขniei รฎn Statele Unite ale Americii / Romanian Embassy to US,ย ย and our community partners,ย Romanian Community Center,ย Romanians of DC, The Romanian Community Center RoAmPro,ย Federation of Romanian-American Organizations - FORA,ย Romรขnul - SUA and Alianta.

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