Romanian Heritage Awards — 2024 (8th Edition)

This year had the strongest participation in the history of the awards. The organizing committee congratulates all participants for their contribution to the cohesion of the Romanian-American community.

National Platinum

• Emma Dram, IL — Leadership in Community Service Award
• Ayden Pana, MN — Leadership in Creative Arts Award
• Maxim Cupsa, NY — Advocate for Social Justice Award
• Oliver Liebhaber, IL — Leadership in Cultural Understanding Award
• Alexandra Lehene, IL — Leadership in Community Service Award
• Alexandru Dragoi, MD — Leadership in Volunteering Award
• Sarah Emily Spiridon, NV — Outstanding Community Leadership Award
• Michael Stoica, NY — Exemplary Leadership Award

National Gold

• Sinziana Lazar, IL — Dedication to Romanian Language and Literature Leadership Award
• Marina Diaconu, CT — Future Innovator Leadership Award
• Dan Haidau, IL — Outstanding Team Player Leadership Award
• Teodora S. Diaconu, CT — Sportsmanship & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
• Sophia Manole, WA — Outstanding Contributions to Social Justice Leadership Award
• Maya Bacioiu, WA — Future Innovator in STEM Award
• David Bora, IL — Critical Thinker/Analytical Leadership Award
• Emma Manole, WA — Excellence in Civic Engagement Leadership Award
• Patrick Irimescu, WA — Excellence in Fundraising Leadership Award

National Silver

• Julia Varlam, IL — Dedication to Cross-Cultural Dialogue Leadership Award
• Nicholas Moigradan, IL — Future Leader in Medicine Award
• Daniel Fanaru, WA — Future Entrepreneur Leadership Award
• David Osnaga, CT — Future Leader in International Relations Award
• Ana Guset, IL — Distinguished Scholar in Mathematics Leadership Award
• Horia Dobrean-Urzica, IL — Future Leader in Engineering Award
• Sophia Parizianu, FL — Excellence in Music Performance Leadership Award
• Irina Gut, IL — Cultural Heritage Ambassador Award
• Jessica David, IL — Emerging Leader in Law and Justice Award
• Bianca Zamfirescu, IL — Sportsmanship Award
• Alexa Zaharia, IL — Excellence in Academic Achievement Leadership Award
• Roxana Stanescu, WA — Leadership in Technology Award
• Christian Peterson, CT — The Fearless Leader Award
• Daniel Rimbu, MN — Outstanding Role Model Leadership Award

Regional Awards

• Alessandra Gavriloiu, CT — US East Coast Platinum, Future Diplomat Award
• Andrew Trandafirescu, NY — US East Coast Platinum, Future Global Leader
• Mircea Butnariu, OH — US East Coast Platinum, Future Global Problem Solver
• Crina Marina Pariza, CT — US East Coast Platinum, Future Global Leader in STEM Award
• Gabriela Nimerencu, IL — US Central Platinum, Excellence in Mentoring Award
• Alexis Muntean-Hapa, IL — US Central Platinum, Future Global Leader in Psychology Award
• Christina Balan, NV — US West Coast Platinum, Dedication to Cross-Cultural Dialogue Award
• Diana Alexandra Smarandache, TX — US Central Gold, Rising Star in Performing Arts Award
• Dalia Moldovan, NJ — US East Coast Gold, Future Global Community Leader
• Brandon Matei, IL — US Central Gold, Outstanding Youth Community Leadership Award
• Andrew Zaharia, WA — US West Coast Gold, Future Leader in Volunteering Award
• Amanda Mic, CT — US East Coast Silver, Excellence in Sports Management Award
• Vivienne Crisan, CT — US East Coast Silver, Future Leader Award
• Elise Aldea, WA — US West Coast Silver, Excellence in Fundraising Award
• Emma Militaru, IL — US Central Silver, Future Leader Award
• Delia Firtulescu, IL — US Central Silver, Future Influencer Award
• Petru Matei Busu, IL — US Central Silver, Future Entrepreneur Award
• Alexis Necs, NV — US West Coast Silver, Future Mentor Award
• Justin Luput, IL — Honorary Mention, Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
• Sebastian D. Bidoae, CT — Honorary Mention, Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
• Larissa Nicole Boldor, LA — Honorary Mention, Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
• Rebekah Weidell, MN — Honorary Mention, Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award