National Gala of Excellence in Social Work 2025 – recognizing those who change destinies

An event dedicated to people who do good, every day

On March 18th, 2025, at the Romanian Athenaeum, the 11th edition of the National Gala of Excellence in Social Work took place, organized by the National College of Social Workers of Romania. Held in celebration of World Social Work Day, the event was dedicated to recognizing and appreciating those who, through their work, change lives and bring hope to vulnerable individuals.

Adina Stiftelsen Romania was named a finalist in the “Institution of the Year 2024” category, alongside the Arad Social Assistance Directorate and NoRo Center – Prader Willi Association of Romania (Sălaj). Even though we did not win the award, reaching the finals is an honor and a reward for the work of our team of social work specialists. It also strengthens our motivation to continue what we have been doing for over 20 years: supporting children and young people in difficulty.

A moment of recognition for continuous work and dedication

Being nominated and reaching the finals of this gala reflects not only the results achieved in 2024 but also the teamwork, dedication of social work professionals, and the valuable partnerships we have built over time. These efforts have actively contributed to improving the quality of life for vulnerable individuals, developing social services in Dolj County, and providing practical training for students at the Faculty of Social Work in Craiova.

The grand prize of the Gala was presented by the Minister of Labor, Family, Youth, and Social Solidarity, Mrs. Simona Bucura Oprescu who stated:

”Suffering is often invisible, but you choose to see it, to understand it, and, above all, to take action to bring relief. Thanks to you, every vulnerable person in Romania truly has a chance at a better life. I hope that, through your work, besides bringing comfort to those in need, you also inspire more young people to choose the field of social work. We are supporting this effort through a project designed to strengthen the administrative capacity of social work in #Romania. We are developing integrated social assistance services in 2,000 rural communities, and this project—worth over 816 million euros—will support social workers and contribute to improving the quality of services offered to vulnerable individuals. Thanks to this project, we will have more professionals in social work, including funding higher education for new specialists.“

Gratitude and appreciation for all who support us

We are deeply grateful to all our volunteers and partners—the extended team of Adina Stiftelsen Romania—without whom this journey would not have been possible.

A heartfelt thank you to the social workers who have been part of our team over the past 10 years and who contributed to the development and implementation of the innovative concept “From Kindergarten to Life.”

The fact that Adina Stiftelsen Romania is recognized as a benchmark institution in the social field is the result of every act of support, every hour of volunteering, and every person who has chosen to believe in our mission.

Events like this remind us that doing good happens every day, through small yet steady steps. And at Adina Stiftelsen Romania, we are determined to continue being part of this process of change and support for those in need.