UMD Releases 2022 Macedonian
Diaspora 40 Under 40 List
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), the leading organization for Macedonians abroad, is excited to release this year’s list of Macedonian Diaspora 40 Under 40 Award Recipients. UMD’s initiative 40 under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young Macedonians globally who impact their respective communities and professions.

The Award spotlights professionals in various fields and business sectors, including technology, business, real estate, medicine, finance, teaching, arts, law, and government. With this year’s list, UMD has recognized 280 individuals around the world to date.

“For over a century, Macedonians have been leaving our homeland for a better life. Our people are hard-working and are leaving a mark on society. It is only appropriate that UMD recognize our own as role models in their respective communities as well as for future generations of Macedonians,” said UMD Chairman Argie Bellio.

“On behalf of the UMD Board, I congratulate all of our 40 recipients this year and look forward to engaging them in the future to benefit the Macedonian community-at-large,” concluded Bellio.

As in previous years, UMD will release the Macedonian Diaspora 40 Under 40 List in groups of 10 weekly. For media interviews with any of the recipients, please contact abellio@umdiaspora.org.

Submit your nominations for next year’s list HERE.

Please join the UMD community in congratulating our first ten UMD Macedonian Diaspora 40 Under 40 Award Winners!

THE FIRST TEN OF FORTY HONOREES

Alexandra Markou
Andrej Risteski
Angela Kalanoska
Danielle Zafirovski
Kliment Coceski
Maja Grintal
Mara Livezey
Martin Saveski
Peter Stefanovich
Vedud Purde

Click on the button below to learn more about the personal and professional backgrounds of our 40 under 40 recipients.
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