The Results of the Participants in the English Language Section – “Dor de Eminescu / Missing Our National Poet” Competition 2026

Within the inter-county literature competition “Dor de Eminescu / Missing Our National Poet”, the 2026 edition, the English language section brought together talented students from several educational institutions, who demonstrated strong linguistic skills, creativity, and literary sensitivity. The high quality of their works confirmed the growing interest of the Romanian students in promoting Mihai Eminescu's legacy through artistic expression in an international language.

The First Prize in the English Language section was awarded to the following students:

• Andronescu Mihai Alexandru (8th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Radu Vlădescu” Pătârlagele)
• Anghel Maria-Teodora (11th grade, Colegiul Național „Mihai Eminescu” Buzău)
• Badea Daria Ana Maria (8th grade, Școala Gimnazială Puchenii Mari, Prahova)
• Chideșa Claudia (12th grade, Colegiul de Artă „Ciprian Porumbescu” Suceava)
• Dedu Izabela Maria (10th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Nicolae Iorga” Nehoiu)
• Diaconu Teodor Andrei (8th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Radu Vlădescu” Pătârlagele)
• Lungu Gruia (7th grade, Colegiul de Artă „Ciprian Porumbescu”, Suceava)
• Neacșu Mihnea Petruț (7th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Radu Vlădescu” Pătârlagele)
• Străjer Maria (9th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Nicolae Iorga” Nehoiu)

The Second Prize was awarded to the following students:

• Bunea Izabela-Gabriela (11th grade, Colegiul Național „Mihai Eminescu” Buzău)
• Ioniță Diana Andreea (8th grade, Școala Gimnazială Puchenii Mari, Prahova)
• Păsăroiu Ioana Diana (10th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Nicolae Iorga” Nehoiu)
• Stoica Ioana Roxana (9th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Nicolae Iorga” Nehoiu)
• Ursache Sebastian Luca (11th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Radu Vlădescu” Pătârlagele)

The Third Prize was awarded to the student:

• Baciu Ioana Alexandra (11th grade, Liceul Teoretic „Radu Vlădescu” Pătârlagele)

The results highlight a balanced distribution of performance between middle school and high school levels, as well as valuable contributions from educational institutions in Buzău,  Prahova and Suceava counties. The involvement of the seven coordinating teachers is noteworthy, as they contributed to the students’ preparation and the achievement of these remarkable results.

Overall, the English language section of this year's competition demonstrated not only advanced linguistic competencies, but also the students’ ability to engage with literary themes in intercultural contexts, strengthening the role of artistic and language education in shaping the young generations of learners.

The diplomas for the awarded students and their coordinating teachers will be sent via email after they have been duly signed and stamped by the inspectors of Buzău County. This process ensures the official validation of the results and the authenticity of the documents, after which they will be distributed electronically to all recipients in a timely manner.

Congratulations to all the students, teachers, and organizers involved in this year’s competition, whose dedication and enthusiasm contributed to its success! Such initiatives offer valuable opportunities for the students to develop their linguistic abilities, creativity, and critical thinking, while also fostering confidence and a deeper appreciation for literature. At the same time, they encourage collaboration, cultural exchange, and academic excellence, playing an important role in the holistic development of the participants.