Romanian American National Heritage Award

​The "Romanian American National Heritage" award is an annual competition aimed at youth with Romanian heritage or connections, working to contribute to strengthening the Romanian spirit and community cohesion in the United States. The award distinguishes exceptional contributions of youth to increasing the community cohesion, the preservation and dissemination of the Romanian culture and traditions in the United States.

Every year, the jury is excited to learn about the wonderful contributions applicants will be making to the Romanian community and to the American melting pot. 

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!

The 2024 Edition was a success!
Stay tuned for details on our 2025 edition ​