The Constantin Brâncoveanu International Awards were presented on 27 November, at an inaugural gala organised at the famous New York Public Library. Over 300 guests attended the elegant ceremony. The Constantin Brâncoveanu International Awards were presented in the categories of Art, Film, Science, Architecture, Medicine, Literature, Humanitarian Work, and Politics and Diplomacy. At each edition the Foundation also presents two special awards for personalities who have left their mark on society and are a constant source of inspiration for others.
In Romania, the award bearing Brâncoveanu’s name honours every year the great figures of Romanian science, culture, history, economics and medicine. We have done the same in several European capitals, and now we have crossed the Ocean. Our Group has set foot on American soil, the land of freedom and prosperity, and Alexandrion Foundation has followed. At this first edition of the Constantin Brâncoveanu International Awards we honoured personalities belonging to certain cultures. Certainly, in the years to come, our awards will cover the entire globe. This time, the Alexandrion Foundation and I decided to make a gesture of respect towards those who have meant a great deal in our lives. You will see that we will honour great personalities of Syrian origin. This is the country where I was born, and it is now going through difficult times. We will also honour personalities from Greek and Romanian culture. These are the two cultures representing the two countries where I studied and developed as a professional and as a businessman. I owe them a great deal. Last but not least, the Constantin Brâncoveanu International Awards will also go to personalities of international standing from the USA. For me they represent the country that welcomed me so that I could bring to life a great economic project, a life project that was decisive for me, for my family and for my colleagues. Together we have a duty to take steps towards a better world.
Nawaf Salameh, Founding Chairman of Alexandrion Group and Alexandrion Foundation
