The Paralympic athletes, honored at the Royal Evening, together with teachers and the academic elite
The Royal Evening celebrated not only sports performance, but also academic elite, exceptional teachers, educational institutions and civic organizations from Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
They were recognized:
I. International Olympic students, teachers and educational institutions
“Mihai Eminescu” National College, Botoșani
Cristina Chiriac – director
Matei Butnaru – gold at the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition, 2025
Romania's robotics teams, awarded at the World Robotics Championship 2025, Houston, USA
CSH Timișoara – third place in the world
Eastern Foxes Ploiesti – third place in the world
Alphatronic Cluj-Napoca – first and second places in the division
TehnoZ Pitesti – first and second places in the division
Heart of RoBots Buzău – 6th place and the title of Alliance Captain
“Ștefan cel Mare” University Suceava – coordination of the multiple gold medalist astronomy group
Romania's team at the International Chemistry Olympiad, Dubai 2025, with gold, silver and bronze medals
Constantin Babuc, multiple international medalist in biology, mathematics and science
II. NGOs, associations and foundations dedicated to education and citizenship
Association for Values in Education
Ilfov Animal Protection Association – ilfovadopta.ro platform
Progress Foundation
“Eco-Răzeni” Public Association
III. The power of example – professionals who inspire
Teachers, artists, creators, cultural and educational leaders were honored, including:
Andreea Ioana Coltis
Madeline Potter
Vlad Muresan
Elena Vorotneac
Mariana Harjevschi
Valentina Nafornica
IV. Courage and civility in the service of the community
Chris Simion Mercurian & Tiberiu Mercurian – Grivița Theater 53
Metropolis Philanthropic Foundation – Codin Bogdan Maticiuc, president
Royal recognition – a step forward for the Paralympic movement in Romania.
