This award is conferred upon those who have demonstrated an unwavering, long-term commitment to strengthening the relationship between the State of Maryland and Bosnia and Herzegovina — through policy, diplomacy, civic engagement, and personal dedication spanning decades.
2026
2 Recipients
Inaugural MBHEC Gala
The MBHEC Awards program was created to celebrate the people who made the Maryland–Bosnia and Herzegovina partnership what it is today. These are not merely honorary titles — they are a formal acknowledgment of lives dedicated to building meaningful cross-Atlantic connections.
Each award is presented with full deliberation by the MBHEC Council, recognizing service that has positively shaped policy, culture, security, and civil society on both sides of the Atlantic.
Future award categories are under development and will be announced as the Council’s recognition program expands.
“The relationship between Maryland and Bosnia and Herzegovina is a testament to what genuine partnership looks like — built not on obligation, but on shared values and lasting friendship.”
