​​The Romanian American community is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 edition of the
​Romanian American National Heritage Awards 



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.

​Congratulations to the Winners of the 8th Edition, 2024! 
  • Emma Dram – IL – National Platinum Award – Leadership in Community Service Award
  • Ayden Pana - MN - National Platinum - Leadership in Creative Arts Award  ​ 
  • Maxim Cupsa – NY – National Platinum Award – Advocate for Social Justice Award
  • Oliver Liebhaber – IL – National Platinum Award – Leadership in Cultural Understanding Award
  • Alexandra Lehene – IL – National Platinum Award – Leadership in Community Service Award
  • Alexandru Dragoi – MD – National Platinum Award – Leadership in Volunteering Award​
  • Sarah Emily Spiridon – NV – National Platinum Award – 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 – IL – National Gold Award – Outstanding Team Player Leadership Award
  • Teodora S. Diaconu – CT – National Gold Award – Sportsmanship & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
  • Sophia Manole – WA – National Gold Award – Outstanding Contributions to Social Justice Leadership Award  
  • Maya Bacioiu – WA – National Gold Award – Future Innovator in STEM Award
  • David Bora - IL - National Gold Award - Critical Thinker/Analytical Leadership Award
  • Emma Manole – WA – National Gold Award – Excellence in Civic Engagement Leadership Award
  • Patrick Irimescu – WA – National Gold Award – Excellence in Fundraising Leadership Award 
 
  • Julia Varlam -IL - National Silver Award - Dedication to Cross-Cultural Dialogue Leadership Award
  • Nicholas Moigradan – IL – National Silver Award – Future Leader in Medicine Award        
  • Daniel Fanaru – WA – National Silver Award – Future Entrepreneur Leadership Award
  • David Osnaga – CT – National Silver Award – Future Leader in International Relations Award
  • Ana Guset – IL – National Silver Award – Distinguished Scholar in Mathematics Leadership Award 
  • Horia Dobrean-Urzica – IL – National Silver Award – Future Leader in Engineering Award
  • Sophia Parizianu – FL – National Silver Award – Excellence in Music Performance Leadership Award   
  • Irina Gut – IL  – National Silver Award – Cultural Heritage Ambassador Award     
  • Jessica David – IL – National Silver Award – Emerging Leader in Law and Justice Award
  • Bianca Zamfirescu – IL – National Silver Award – Sportsmanship Award    ​
  • Alexa Zaharia – IL – National Silver Award – Excellence in Academic Achievement Leadership Award
  • Roxana Stanescu – WA – National Silver Award – Leadership in Technology Award
  • Christian Peterson – CT – National Silver Award – The Fearless Leader Award
  • Daniel Rimbu – MN – National Silver Award – Outstanding Role Model Leadership Award
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  • Alessandra Gavriloiu – CT – US East Coast Platinum Award – Future Diplomat Award​
  • Andrew Trandafirescu – NY – US East Coast Platinum Award – Future Global Leader
  • Mircea Butnariu – OH – US East Coast Platinum Award – Future Global Problem Solver
  • Crina Marina Pariza – CT – US East Coast Platinum Award – Future Global Leader in STEM Award
  • Gabriela Nimerencu – IL – US Central Platinum Award – Excellence in Mentoring Award
  • Alexis Muntean-Hapa – IL – US Central Platinum Award – Future Global Leader in Psychology Award
  • Christina Balan – NV – US West Coast Platinum Award – Dedication to Cross-Cultural Dialogue Award
  • Diana Alexandra Smarandache – TX – US Central Gold Award – Rising Star in Performing Arts Award
  • Dalia Moldovan – NJ – US East Coast Gold Award – Future Global Community Leader
  • Brandon Matei – IL – US Central Gold Award – Outstanding Youth Community Leadership Award
  • Andrew Zaharia – WA – US West Coast Gold Award – Future Leader in Volunteering Award
  • Amanda Mic – CT – US East Coast Silver Award – Excellence in Sports Management Award
  • Vivienne Crisan – CT – US East Coast Silver Award – Future Leader Award
  • Elise Aldea – WA – US West Coast Silver Award – Excellence in Fundraising Award
  • Emma Militaru – IL – US Central Silver Award – Future Leader Award
  • Delia Firtulescu – IL – US Central Silver Award – Future Influencer Award
  • Petru Matei Busu – IL – US Central Silver Award – Future Entrepreneur Award​
  • Alexis Necs – NV – US West Coast Silver Award – Future Mentor Award
  • Justin Luput – IL – Honorary Mention Award – Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
  • Sebastian D. Bidoae – CT – Honorary Mention Award – Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
  • Larissa Nicole Boldor – LA – Honorary Mention Award – Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award
  • Rebekah Weidell – MN – Honorary Mention Award – Dedication to Romanian American Heritage Award


Organized by the American Romanian Cultural Society (ARCS), Alianta, Romanian United Fund (RUF),  and RomAmPro​.
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!