{"id":2973,"date":"2020-02-05T18:58:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T17:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2021-05-18T14:26:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T12:26:56","slug":"european-business-club-poland-awards-handed-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/european-business-club-poland-awards-handed-out\/","title":{"rendered":"European Business Club Poland awards handed out!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/\/ekb.org.pl\/ekb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/EKB-plansza-g\u0142\u00f3wna.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2973]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7047\" src=\"\/\/ekb.org.pl\/ekb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/EKB-plansza-g\u0142\u00f3wna.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The European Business Club Association honoured, for the fifth time in its history, at the annual Gala at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, individuals and firms which distinguishably contributed to the development of entrepreneurship, economy, science, culture and sports in Poland, with its awards. As every year, the Association recognised the laureates, who have contributed to the development\u00a0 of entrepreneurship, economy, science, culture and sport in Poland, and who have achieved\u00a0 success on a European and global scale.<\/p>\n<p>The following winners received the honorary awards of the European Business Club Poland:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VICTORIA EUROPAE 2019 EUROPEAN VICTORY <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>European Congress of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for significant contribution to the process of strengthening Poland\u2019s position in the European Union and supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>VICTORIA EUROPAE 2019 EUROPEAN VICTORY <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Professor h. c. Andrzej Kra\u015bnicki\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>President of Polish Olympic Committee <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>in recognition of long-term activities for strengthening the position of Polish sport all over the world and disseminating the Olympic ideas and fair play values<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>ENTREPRENEUR MAGNUS 2019 EXTRAORDINARY ENTREPRENEUR <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mrs. Sylwia \u0141adzi\u0144ska and Mr. Rafa\u0142 \u0141adzi\u0144ski <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>owners of the firm <em>Metal-Master<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for 20 years of successes in construction, production and export to countries all over the globe of innovative machines and equipment as well as and also for constructing the jet aircraft FLARIS &#8211; a landmark in jet transport technology<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>ENTREPRENEUR MAGNUS 2019 EXTRAORDINARY ENTREPRENEUR<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr. Krzysztof Bo\u0142towicz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>owner of the car company BO\u0141TOWICZ <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for long-standing professionalism, creativity, courageous and dynamic management of the automobile firm Bo\u0142towicz<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BENE MERITUS 2019\u00a0 HIGHLY DISTINGUISHED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr. S\u0142awomir Kowalski <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>former Consul of the Republic of Poland in Norway <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for courage, empathy and involvement in protecting Polish families aboard<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a0and proud representation of Poland<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BENE MERITUS 2019 HIGHLY DISTINGUISHED\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr. Mariusz Wo\u017aniak <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Entrepreneur from the United Kingdom <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for his consistent activity to strengthen the position of the Polish community abroad in the United Kingdom, professionalism and professional successes <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BENE MERITUS 2019 HIGHLY DISTINGUISHED\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr. Jan \u0141osakiewicz <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Director of the Dance and Song Ensemble of the University of Warsaw \u201dWarszawianka\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for upholding the tradition of the Polish folklore and outstanding contribution to the development of the Polish dances<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SIGNUM TEMPORIS 2019 SIGN OF THE TIMES <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NTT System S.A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for 30 years of the courage in thinking, bushiness effectiveness, organisational innovativeness and dynamic development of the computer market in Poland<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PRO FUTURO 2019 FOR THE FUTURE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ms. Agata Janiak <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Director of the Educational and Care Centre in Tomis\u0142awice <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for 23 years of her work for difficult young people and outstanding successes in implementing the individualisation of the process of education and care<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PRO PUBLICO BONO 2019 FOR THE SOCIAL ACTIVITY <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Foundation \u201dDom w \u0141odzi\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>for the sea of love and creating a safe and loving home for the youngest, terminally ill, disabled and abandoned children<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All the lauretes, in the light of the justification of the prizes awarded, our laureates\u2019 activities carried out for local or industry communities are the best example of not only professional but also social ones, and their conduct is worth following and being made them public. The purpose of this project is to boost the prestige and high position of business environment in Poland, and to promote business initiatives, entrepreneurs, firms, institutions, organisations and social activity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Award Committee is chaired by Professor El\u017cbieta M\u0105czy\u0144ska, President of the Polish Economic Society, Member of the National Development Council.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This year&#8217;s Gala was held under the honorary patronage of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who sent the participants of the Gala a letter, that was read at the beginning of the ceremony. The letter to the Gala participants was presented by Stanis\u0142aw Karczewski, Deputy Speaker of the Senate. Like in the last the event was on entered on the list of projects implemented as part of Poland\u2019s centenary anniversary of regaining independence and restoration of the Polish statehood, and it received the visual identification of the Multiannual Programme \u201dNiepodleg\u0142a\u201d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event gathered guests from all over Poland and from abroad, including entrepreneurs, diplomats accredited in Poland, MPs and senators as well as representatives of the world of culture, sport and the media. The Honorary Guests were: Piotr Wawrzyk, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrzej Gut &#8211; Mostowy, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Development, who read a letter addressed to participants by Jadwiga Emilewicz, Minister of Development, Zbigniew Gryglas, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of State Assets spoke on behalf of the Minister of State Assets. The letter from Grzegorz Witkowski, UnderSecretary of State in the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Shipping, was read out by Rene Karkoche, representative of the Ministry\u2019s Press Office. Laudations on the occasion of granting the Main Award were given by: Adam Abramowicz, the Envoy for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises for the European Congress of Small and Medium-Sized and prof. Dr hab. Andrzej Rokita for doctor Andrzej Kra\u015bnicki.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among the institutional Honorary Patrons were: Ministry of Development, Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Polish Chamber of Commerce, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, Polish Economic Society, Employers of Poland, Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers.<\/p>\n<p>The Main Partner of the event was Polish Agency for Enterprise Development<\/p>\n<p>The Strategic Partner was the Port of Gdynia.<\/p>\n<p>The partner was the Royal Castle in Warsaw.<\/p>\n<p>The exclusive TV patronage was taken by TVP INFO.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The media patrons were: Polish Market economic magazine, Europerspektywy quarterly, Why Story monthly, Ambasador magazine and \u015awiat Elit magazine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Traditionally, the gala was hosted by the editor Przemys\u0142aw Talkowski, winner of the BENE MERITUS 2015 HIGHLY DISTINGUISHED.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The official part was opened by the \u201ePolka\u201d dance, performed by the wonderful &#8216;Warszawianka&#8217; Folk Song and Dance Ensemble of Warsaw University, winner of the\u00a0 PRO FUTURO 2017 FOR THE FUTURE\u00a0 award. \u00a0The award ceremony was preceded by a mini recital of Mateusz Mijal who charmed everyone with his performance of three known and popular songs: \u201dLubi\u0119 wraca\u0107 tam gdzie by\u0142em\u201d from Zbigniew Wodecki\u2019s repertoire, \u201dUciekaj moje serce\u201d from Seweryn Krajewski\u2019s repertoire and \u201dNie chc\u0119 wi\u0119cej\u201d from Micha\u0142 Bajor\u2019s repertoire. Furthermore, the presentation of the VICTORIA EUROPAE 2019 EUROPEAN VICTORY Main Award was preceded by the performance of the lyric tenor Chaoran Zuo who presented the participants his artistry in the works: Stanis\u0142aw Moniuszko\u2019s song \u201dKrakowiaczek\u201d, Feliks Nowowiejski\u2019s song \u201dCzy ty mnie jeszcze kochasz\u201d and Zieli\u0144ski\u2019s aria \u201dGdy \u015blub we\u017amiesz z twoim Stachem\u201d and \u201eO sole mio\u201d as an encore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the official part of the ceremony, the guests moved to Kubicki Arcades to enjoy a party during which they had the opportunity to taste delicious dishes prepared by <em>Kr\u0119gliccy<\/em> Restaurant and the best Polish fish prepared especially for this occasion by the <em>Z\u0142oty Oko\u0144<\/em> Restaurant. The table with Polish fish which arose a great interest, was prepared as part of the promotion of the Operational Programme \u201dFisheries and Sea\u201d for the years 2014\u20132020 implemented by the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Shipping. The company MOKATE had its stand with its products: delicious coffee, tea and cookies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All guests rated highly the selection of this year\u2019s laureates, the artistic program and delicious and varied cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to congratulate the Laureates once again!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/european-business-club-poland-awards-handed-out\/fkr_-2079-1024x684\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2999\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2999\" src=\"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/FKR_-2079-1024x684-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/FKR_-2079-1024x684-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/FKR_-2079-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/FKR_-2079-1024x684-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Business Club Association honoured, for the fifth time in its history, at the annual Gala at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, individuals and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[102,46,118,50],"class_list":["post-2973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ekb","tag-awards","tag-business-cooperation","tag-gala","tag-members-of-the-european-business-club-poland"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gala-do-okienka.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2973"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3002,"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2973\/revisions\/3002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekb.org.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}