​Romanian American National Heritage Awards
9th Edition - 2025
Team winners
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We are proud to announce the Team winners for our 9th Edition. We continue to be humbled by your ability to organize, make a difference, and lead the way. As we see you grow, we are learning from you every day.
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Top Award: Growth Leaders category 
​for cultural promotion and outreach to the broader public

​ARCSy Culture Crew 25, ARCS Youth 
Sabina Ioana Clinciu, Maya Bacioiu, Ariana Pirvu, Sara Alexandra Biro,  Catarina Pirvu et al.
Top Award: Bridge to Romania category
​for impact and service across borders 

​Hospices of Hope (Casa Sperantei)
​Ella Ciucur, Leo Ciucur et al.
Top Award: Community
Impact category
​for positive impact on local communities

​The Love Fridge, ROCO Impact Club 
Ana Guset, Horia Dobrean-Urzica Pop, Stephanie Sălăjean, Hera Agirbicean, David Bora, Jessica David, Justin Luput ​


Honorary Mentions​

RoYouthClubCT
David Osnaga, Marina Diaconu, Andrei Balas, Teodora Diaconu, Adriana Craciun, Daniel Popescu, Matei Pariza, Vivienne Crisan, Adrianna Gavriloiu, Sebastian Matei, Paul Neacsu, Christian Peterson  et al.
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Curaj la liceu, The Forgotten Faces Foundation  Elise Aldea, Sophie Nemes, Andy Zaharia, Simone Aldea et al.

​Color the Village Camp, RUF
Jessica David, Ana Guset, David Bora, Julia Varlam, Stefan Lehene, Justin Luput, Tristan Popovici  et al.
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Competition organized by the Federation of Romanian American Organizations (FORA), American Romanian Cultural Society (ARCS), Romanian United Fund (RUF),   Alianta, and RomAmPro​.
Endorsed by and the Embassy of Romania to the United States.

Many thanks to our  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!