The Gala Curaj honourees
Romania is gripped by despair, division, moral decline and an abrupt loss of values. We need an event celebrating courage, modesty, integrity, kindness and the persistence to transform the world around us into a better society: inclusive, free, resilient and environmentally sound, both physically and morally.
How can we keep fighting for a healthy environment when society is convalescing?
The Gala Curaj promotes sustained courage, maintained altruistically despite obstacles, unjust laws and the harassment of the humanity within us, and encourages the resilience of positive, constructive values. An event that aims to inspire anyone to choose the necessary path of change towards a healthy self, in a healthy society, in a healthy environment
Press release, Bucharest, 14 May 2024
Agent Green invites the press and public to the Romanian Athenaeum on 3 June from 19:00 to celebrate together the courage to live free of masks and fears. The courage to express each person’s unique gift for the benefit of society as a whole. The celebration is called the “Gala Curaj” and will present 10 honorary awards to heroes in and behind the spotlight — 10 heroes who have learned to say NO when they must say NO and to do what makes their hearts sing, warming other hearts with their gifts. 10 heroes who nourish our hope that each of us matters in building a better world, the world we have dreamed of for an eternity.
Amalia Enache of PRO TV will be master of ceremonies alongside Gabriel Păun, founder of Agent Green and initiator of the Gala Curaj. The honourees are nonpartisan people or groups who have consistently shown courage through their actions or work, efforts intended to contribute to a more tolerant, ethical, inclusive, empathetic and principled world. They inspire positive change locally and nationally. They have demonstrated passion for their calling, sustained despite obstacles, sacrifices and effort, beyond official working hours and, above all, beyond remuneration. Their fields are art, education, culture, human rights, ethnic groups’ rights, journalism, health, justice, civic activism, and environmental and animal rights.
The honorary awards consist of musical performances by the Violoncellissimo Ensemble and a work by artist Dan Perjovschi, both dedicated to each honouree.
Each honouree will receive a tribute from distinguished people sharing the same values, as follows:
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“Courage Award for ethnic groups’ rights” will be presented to actress Alina Șerban, whose laudation will be delivered by director Cristian Mungiu.
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“Courage Award for the naked truth” in environmental journalism will be presented to journalist Ramona Țintea, whose laudation will be delivered by Cosmin Stan, PRO TV presenter and Emmy Award winner.
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“Courage Award for education” will be presented to teacher Gheorghe Moga. The laudation will be delivered by Oniche Elena Isabela.
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“Courage Award for civic spirit” will be presented to activist Angi Șerban. The laudation will be delivered by Diana Maria Voicu and former judge Cristi Danileț, an advocate for citizens’ legal education, judicial independence and public accountability.
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“Courage Award for local weather forecasts that save lives” will be presented to geographer Mihai Bălan. The laudation will be delivered by Professor Marcel Mîndrescu, PhD, habilitated university professor.
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“Courage Award for the natural sciences” will be awarded posthumously to Marcian Bleahu, naturalist, geologist, explorer, politician and writer. The award will be accepted by Simona Bleahu, and the laudation will be delivered by Professor Cătălin Tănase, PhD, corresponding member of the Romanian Academy and president of the Commission for the Protection of Natural Monuments.
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“Courage Award for peace, cooperation and anti-fanaticism” will be presented to poet Radu Vancu. The laudation will be delivered by maestro Gabriel Bebeșelea, Principal Conductor of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic in Bucharest and Artistic Director of the Musica Ricercata ensemble and festival.
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“Courage Award for human rights” will be presented to Teodora Roseti and Florin Buhuceanu. The laudation will be delivered by sociologist Victor Ciobotaru.
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“Courage Award for animal rights” will be presented to Cristina Lapis, founder of the Millions of Friends Association and director of the “Libearty” bear sanctuary. The laudation will be prepared by His Highness Archduke Dominic von Habsburg and delivered by Alexandru Prișcu, director at Bran Castle.
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“Courage Award for forests” will be presented to Ștefan Neagu, researcher and doctor of forestry. The laudation will be delivered by journalist Alex Nedea / Recorder.
The honourees and those paying tribute to them will be available to meet the press in the Romanian Athenaeum foyer 40 minutes before the official start of the gala.
Admission to the “Gala Curaj” is free and by ticket only, issued by bilete.ro at https://www.bilete.ro/gala-curaj
The gala is organised by the Agent Green Association, an environmental protection organisation celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Entities wishing to become gala partners or sponsors are invited to contact us at office@agentgreen.org
We will assess and respond as quickly as possible to all expressions of interest, based on integrity and sustainability criteria.
Press contact: office@agentgreen.ro
