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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 hosted the ceremony at the French Consulate in New York, honoring Donald Zilkha (NY), Linda Witt (OR), Agnès Ndiaye Tounkara (NY), and Francine Saltoun (IL).

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Cédrik Fouriscot, Consul Général de France à New York, Linda Witt, Donald Zilkha, Agnés Ndiaye Tounkara, Claire Calkins, Conery Hoffman, and President Margot Steinhart at the gold medals ceremony of La Renaissance Française on April 16, 2026 at the French Consulate. Copyright 2026 ©Anne Vandycke, All rights reserved

Francine Saltoun

Cédrik Fouriscot, Consul Général de France à New York, Linda Witt, Donald Zilkha, Agnés Ndiaye Tounkara, Claire Calkins, Conery Hoffman, and President Margot Steinhart at the gold medals ceremony of La Renaissance Française on April 16, 2026 at the French Consulate. Copyright 2026 ©Anne Vandycke, All rights reserved

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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