top of page
Culture
Solidarité
Francophonie
Promouvoir la culture, oeuvrer pour la paix, distinguer les mérites.
Promote culture, work for peace, recognize merit.
On April 16, 2026, the American Delegation of La Renaissance Française awarded gold medals to four individuals whose achievements in advancing the French language and francophone cultures have strengthened global understanding in the United States. Consul General Cédrik Fouriscot and Delegation President Margot Steinhart presided at the ceremony at the French Consulate in New York, honoring Donald Zilkha (NY), Linda Witt (OR), Agnès Ndiaye Tounkara (NY), and Francine Saltoun (IL).
2025 Awards Recipients
Join us in celebrating the exceptional achievements of the 2025 recipients of La Renaissance Française, USA. ​These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication and talent in their respective fields.
​
​
​
​
​Médaille de la Renaissance Française – Or
Monsieur Donald ZILKHA
​
​
​​
​
​
​
​
Médaille du Rayonnement Culturel – Or
Madame Linda WITT
​​​
Médaille de Solidarité et Valeur – Or
Madame Francine SALTOUN
​​
Médaille des Valeurs Francophones – Or
Madame Agnès NDIAYE TOUNKARA​​
bottom of page