• 2013

    Mother of the Year
    Nora Shabani - Teacher of the Year

    Nora is natural teacher; she has the rare ability to nurture the talent of young children and customize the learning experience to fit the unique needs of each student.

    Woman of the Year
    Anila Coniku - Woman of the Year

    Ms. Coniku Nicklos serves as a Program Manager in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for Cleveland Clinic. She has become the Albanian Ambassador and an advocate for the Albanian community.

  • 2012

    Mother of the Year
    Elsa Lulaj - Teacher of the Year

    Elsa Lulaj is currently serving as the Deputy Network Leader of Curriculum and Instruction for Children First Network 608, where she is responsible for the support of twenty-nine schools in the New York City.

    Woman of the Year
    Lidia Ujkaj - Woman of the Year

    Lidia Ujkaj is a two time Emmy award winning journalist who is currently a reporter for Fox 5 News in New York City.

  • 2011

    Mother of the Year
    Mirjana Lukic-Kim

    Teacher of The Year 2011

    Woman of the Year
    Angjelina Nika

    Woman of the year 2011

  • 2010

    Mother of the Year
    Mjaftime Dushallari

    TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2010
    For her dedication to teaching and education
    both in Albania and in the US.

    Woman of the Year
    Donika Bardha

    WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2010
    For elevating the image of Albanian Women in the US and Albania through strengthening patriotic values and promoting Albanian art and culture worldwide.

  • 2008

    Mother of the Year
    Mysherefe Gashi
    Woman of the Year
    Albana Melyshi Lifschin
  • 2007

    Mother of the Year
    Linda Foundos
    Woman of the Year
    Jane Christos
  • 2006

    Mother of the Year
    Shano Bejkosalaj
    Woman of the Year
    Albana Orgocka
  • 2004

    Mother of the Year
    Fatmushe Ana Ferataj

    For dedication, inspiration and perseverance in helping with refugee orphaned children of Kosova.

    Woman of the Year
    Rita Salihu

    For her dedication, inspiration and perseverance in helping with refugee children in Kosova.

  • 2003

    Mother of the Year
    Lule Lucaj Lane

    For her unconditional love toward her 5 adopted children from Kosova and Albania.

    Woman of the Year
    Rose Dosti

    For her contribution to the field of journalism and for preservation of the Albanian tradition and culture.

  • 2002

    Mother of the Year
    Juliana Belcsak

    For being supporting Ibadete Thaci, a young girl, victim of war in Kosova.

    Woman of the Year
    Rose Black

    For preservation, presentation and enrichment of the Albanian tradition.