National Youth Day is marked annually on the second Sunday of November, since 1996, a day on which a symbolic message of recognition of the youth movement in the Republic of Moldova is sent. The youth, over the years, have contributed to the development of the state and the evolution of our society, making available all their available capabilities, potential and resources. The involvement of young people and youth structures is the essence and engine of changes and progress of a society.
National Youth Award is an annual competition, organized in the context of marking the National Youth Day in the Republic of Moldova. The National Youth Award is given for outstanding contribution to the development of the youth sector, for the implementation of projects and programs with a particular impact on young people, as well as outstanding individual results of young people.
In 2023, the prizes had a total value of about 400,000 lei and were awarded within National Youth Awards Gala on 20 December 2023.
Award Categories:
I. THE NATIONAL AWARD FOR THE YOUTH SECTOR
- The youth specialist of the year within the local public administration authorities of the first level (AAPL of the first level): MDL 25,000.00
- The youth specialist of the year within the second-level local public administration authorities (level II AAPL): MDL 25,000.00
- Youth worker of the year: 25,000.00 MDL
- Youth center of the year: MDL 30,000.00
- Local youth council of the year: 20,000.00 MDL
- Student school council of the year: 20,000.00 MDL
- Student self-government of the year: 20,000.00 MDL
II. NATIONAL AWARD FOR YOUTH PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
- Social innovation: MDL 30,000.00
- Promotion of national heritage and culture: 30,000.00 MDL
- Promotion of the fundamental rights of young people: 30,000.00 MDL
- Solidarity: 30,000.00 MDL
III. NATIONAL AWARD FOR YOUTH – INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
- Start-up in entrepreneurship – 20,000.00 MDL
- Leadership: 20,000.00 MDL
- Research and innovation: 20,000.00 MDL
- Diaspora at home: 20,000.00 MDL
National Youth Award 2023 – Full list of winners
"Youth specialist of the year": Lilia SARSAMAN, youth specialist, head of the Department of Education, Culture and Tourism in the Taraclia District Council.
"Youth worker of the year": Dan ROȘCA - Youth worker at the Ungheni Regional Youth Center.
"Youth Center of the year": Ungheni Regional Youth Center.
"Local Youth Council of the year": Dondușeni District Youth Council.
"Students' School Council": Students' Council Mihai Eminescu Theoretical High School Edinet.
"Student Self-Governance of the Year": Association of Law Students of the State University of Moldova.
"Social Innovation": Oxana Căpațină, artist, project "A new reality".
"Solidarity": AO "MilleniuM" Development Training Institute.
"Diaspora At Home": Young Guards Young Guards, Youth College from ZdG.
"Promotion of National Heritage and Culture": Public Association Timpul Tinerilor from Moldova.
"Promoting the Fundamental Rights of Young People": AO Center for Educational and Community Development.
"Start-up in Entrepreneurship": Vitalii Uzun, Bio Watt administrator, "Cleaning and maintenance of solar panels" project.
"Leadership": Victor Babcinețchi, President of the District Council of Youth from Soldănești.
"Research and Innovation": Mihail Ciobanu, historian, the project "Researching the history of Romanians in Romanian and foreign archives".
Mentions:
"Student School Council":
"Mihai Eminescu" High School Student Council, Antonești village, Ștefan Vodă district.
Student Council, Alecu Russo Theoretical High School, Orhei municipality.
"Youth Center of the year": "Vasil Levski" Taraclia Youth Center.
"Youth worker of the year": Carolina Juraveli, manager of the Youth Participation Department, National Network of Local Youth Councils from Moldova.
"Student Self-Governance of the Year": AO "Association of Dental Students" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemițanu".
"Social Innovation": Anenii Noi Multifunctional Center for Integrated Local Development, Viu-Pietre Minți Museum Project.
"Promotion of National Heritage and Culture": Organ Victor, artist, Blue Frame Project.
"Leadership": Alexandrina Sandu, President of the "IMPACT Hîrtopul Mic" Initiative Group.
"Research and Innovation": Vasilii Graur, project "Potential indigenous agents with antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties".
