Awards
The activities of the team of the Centre for Documentation of Deportations, Expulsions and Resettlement have been appreciated by many institutions and organizations, as evidenced by a number of very significant awards and honors. We sincerely thank you for your support and appreciation of our work.
Witness to History’ Award of the Institute of National Remembrance
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“In recognition of special merits in commemorating the history of the Polish Nation”, the Documentation Centre for Deportations, Expulsions and Resettlements of the UKEN in Krakow received the “Witness of History” Award of the Institute of National Remembrance. The award chapter honoured two institutional winners. In addition to the unit of the University of the Commission for National Education in Krakow, it was the Sybiraks’ Union – Branch in Krakow. The ‘Witness to History’ prize is awarded by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) to individuals and institutions of particular merit in commemorating Polish history, including for educational activities.
Award and Diplomas of Honor of the Józef Dietl Award
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The Centre for Documentation of Deportations, Expulsions and Resettlement of the University of the National Education Commission received an honorable mention in the “Institution” category, for: outstanding achievements and activities for the benefit of the local community, local government and regional development.
CDZWiP among the finalists nominated for the BohaterON award! Switch on History! 2021 and Warsaw Insurgents
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Our Centre was recognised for: “maintaining reliable documentation on the forced migration of Polish citizens over the centuries and the restoration of Polish cemeteries in Africa, as well as the education of children and young people”.
The Jury of the Zygmunt Gloger Award and Medal has awarded the Centre for Documentation of Displaced Persons, Expulsions and Displacements of UP – Medal and Distinction.
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Awarded to the Centre for creating an original research team dedicated to preserving the tangible and intangible heritage of witnesses to history, including the Sybiraks.
Centre honoured with Centenary Medals of Regained Independence!
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The activities of the Centre for the Documentation of Deportations, Expulsions and Resettlements of the University of the Commission of National Education have been honoured with the Medals of the Centenary of Regained Independence! Medals for services to Independence were awarded to CDZWiP director Prof. Hubert Chudzio and staff member Anna Hejczyk. The Centenary of Regained Independence Medal: “Established in 2018, it is an award given to commemorate the centenary of the rebirth of the Polish State to Polish citizens who, since the Polish State regained its independence in 1918, have contributed to building and strengthening the sovereignty, independence, cultural identity and material prosperity of the Republic.” The medal is a commemorative decoration, awarded during the period of the National Celebration of the Hundredth Anniversary of Regaining Independence of the Republic of Poland from 2018 to 2021.
Prize of the Ministry of Education and Science
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On 19 February 2021, on Polish Science Day, the results of the competition of the Ministry of Education and Science were announced. Among the winners in the category ‘for significant achievements in scientific activity’ was the Centre’s team consisting of Prof Hubert Chudzio, Anna Hejczyk, Mariusz Solarz, Alicja Śmigielska. The awards are granted in 5 categories: for significant achievements in scientific, teaching, implementation, organisational and lifetime achievements. This year, 74 awards were granted, including 57 individual and 17 team awards.
Silver Medals of Honour for the Centre’s employees for their services to the Sybiraks Association
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During a ceremony at the Capuchin Friars Minor Monastery in Cracow to mark “Sybiraka Day”, employees of the Centre for the Documentations Expulsions, Resettlements and received Silver Badges of Honour for their contribution to the Sybiraks’ Association. The awards were presented by Aleksandra Szemioth, President of the Cracow Branch of the Sybiraków Association. This is another extremely important distinction for the work on commemorating the fate of the Sybiraks that has been carried out for years at the University of the Commission of National Education. The honours were awarded to: Anna Hejczyk, Alicja Śmigielska, Mariusz Solarz and Dr Adrian Szopa (who has worked with the Centre for many years). The Director of the Centre was also presented with a commemorative medal related to the 90th anniversary of the Sybiraks’ Association.
Polish Independence Centenary Ring for the General Władysław Anders Museum – The Road to Freedom.
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On the occasion of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, the General Władysław Anders Museum – Road to Freedom was honoured with the Ring of the Centenary of Polish Independence. In previous years, institutions such as the National Museum in Warsaw, the Museum of the Polish Army and the Jasna Góra Sanctuary were honoured with the Ring. During the ceremony, which took place on 25 August 2020, the Ring was received from the hands of the organisers by Professor Hubert Chudzio, director of the UP Centre for Documentation of Deportations, Expulsions and ResettlementsThe basis for the creation of the Museum was the rich collections gathered at the CDZWiP. For 10 years, the CDZWiP has been documenting the forced migrations of Poles, mainly the fate of Polish deportees to the Soviet Union and their subsequent fate. Substantive support for the Museum is provided by the staff of the CDZWiP. The activities of the Museum are also supported by the Institutes of the Faculty of Humanities at UP. We are happy that the idea of the General Władysław Anders – Road to Freedom Museum is gaining more and more supporters in Poland and around the world. The donation of the Polish Independence Centenary Ring to the Museum is an expression of support and an emphasis that the history of Polish Siberians, refugees from the Soviet Union, including the Polish Army, is particularly worthy of commemoration.
