Polonicus is an award given to members of European Polish diaspora by Institut Polonicus,[1] for building international dialogue, movements of unity and promoting Polish culture in Europe and the rest of the world.[2]
History
editThe first ceremony of handing the statuette POLONICUS took place on the 2 of May, 2009 during the festival at the cross of three borders- Belgium, Netherlands and Germany, called Dreilaendereck, near Aachen. Since 2010, the prize is handed at the annual ceremony organized on the day of the European Day of Polish diaspora. It occurs in the Hall of Coronation at the town hall of Aachen. The creator is Wiesław Lewicki, the Chairman of the Jury Prize. A longtime activist of the Polish community in Germany and the President of the European Institute of Cultural and Media Polonicus VOG.[3]
The Philosophy of Polonicus
editThe idea of the Polonicus awards is a reflection of the old truth - we should respect others, and then they will respect us . Polonicus is designed for the people who builds their social and material status, in the terms of national aspects. Rewarded figures stands for Polish culture and values as well as implementing and promoting them in the Europe. The award honor those whose activities are related to unification and promotion of European integration and building a positive image of Poles all around the world.
Patronage
editFirst patrons were the Kongres Polonii Niemieckiej and Konwent Organizacji Polskich in Germany. Since 2012 the prize has become European and now patronage belong to European Union of Polish Communities. Marek Prawda, ambassador in Berlin possesses personal patronage of the two first editions, in the 2011 was passed to the Speaker of the Senate Bogdan Borusewicz.
The Statue of Polonicus
editThe statue of a POLONICUS represent brave winged figure, look like dynamic young man. It is made of bronze with a height about 38 cm. The founder of the statue is Wiesław Lewicki, and the builder- Stanisław Szroborz the winner of the competition for the best project in 2008. Firstly the base of the statue was also made from bronze but now it is made from marble. The name of the rewarded institution or person and the year is written on the base. The winners receive also the diploma.
Selection of Awardees
edit
The winner is selected by five-person jury consisting of the president, Polish senator, member of the secretariat and representatives of the Polish community EUWP. The president may establish five additional consulters among Polish organizations in Europe and European offices and institutions. Jury choose one person in each category, and has the right to cancel the award in one or in several categories. The special award is separate from the others categories. Candidates have to be citizens or employees in the European Union, and possess the nationality of one European country. Suggestions of the potential winners needs to be deliver to the jury before the end of the year. Names of the honored are announced at the end of February each year.[4]
Categories
edit
Culture
editIn this category Polonicus is dedicate to the creators of culture or individuals who acting on behalf of Polish or European culture. Promote Polish culture, glorified the achievements and Polish values.
The coordination of Polish life
editThe price distinguish people who has huge positive impact on the Polish diaspora in Germany.
Polish - German dialogue
editThe award is given to persons engaged in the development of cooperation, dialogue and friendship between Polish and German nations.
Special prize "Polonicus"
editCandidates in this category may be the person whose activities produce tangible results in any field of economic, cultural, scientific, political or social. Individuals who are distinguished because of their activity, creativity and commitment.[5]
Honored
editCulture: Tomasz Glanc, composer and musician activist from Montabaour
Polish-German dialogue: Olaf Müller, Head of the Department of Culture City of Aachen
Poles life coordination: Paulina Lemke, member of union "Zgoda", artist from Düsseldorf
Special Award: Steffen Möller, actor, author of the book "Viva Polonia" from Wuppertal
Culture: prof. Zofia Wisłocka musician, conductor and composer
Polish-German dialogue: prof. Władysław Bartoszewski , politician, journalist, social activist
Poles life coordination: Associate professor Eng. Piotr Małoszewski, the chairman of the Christian Centre for the Promotion of Culture, Tradition and Polish Language in Germany.
Special Award: Associate professor Eng. Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament in 2010-2012 [9]
Culture: prof. Karl Dedecius, translator and publisher of Polish literature
Polish-German dialogue: Cornelia Pieper, Minister of Foreign Affairs, responsible for cultural contacts with foreign countries
Poles life coordination: Władyslaw Pisarek, vice-president of the Union of Poles in Germany "Zgoda"
Special award: prof. Norman Davies- historian
Culture: Krystyna Janda, actress [13]
Polish-German dialogue: dr. Angelica Schwall-Düren, Minister of Federal, European and media affairs in NRW
Poles life coordination: Helena Miziniak, president of the European Union of Polish Communities
Special Award: Excellence prof. Dr. Alfons Nossol, Senior archbishop of Opole [14]
Culture: prof. Władysław Miodunka, Polish humanist, linguist.[17][18]
Polish-German dialogue: Basil Kerski, director of the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk, chief of the bilingual "Magazine Polish-German Dialog", a political scientist and essayist
Poles life coordination: Maria and Czesław Gołębiewski, the founders of the restaurant "Grand Canyon", promoters of Polish and German culture in Oberhausen
Special Award: Andrzej Wajda, the Polish film director, winner of an Oscar for lifetime achievement in 2000, and numerous European film awards [19]
European Institute of Cultural and Media Polonicus was established in 2011 and registered in Belgium, placed in Aachen. Institute Polonicus statute based on Christian and humanistic values of European culture. The main objective of the association is to organize and award annual prizes- "Polonicus" and organizing events. The purpose is to promote European integration and the promotion of Polish culture through projects and events like for example, workshops, symposia, concerts, trips, cultural events. The Institute provide cooperation between Polish citizen of the EU regions.
References
edit- ^ "Aktualnosci". Institut Polonicus 2022 (in Polish). Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Polonicus – the prize of the European Polonia". www.porta-polonica.de. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "WiesĹ'aw Lewicki | Portal TOL Tutorial On-Line". Articles.portal-tol.com. 8 June 2011. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Instytut". 18 April 2013. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Aktualnosci". Institut Polonicus 2022 (in Polish). Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Impreza: Festyn z okazji Święta Polonii w Drielandenpunt (Holandia) – 02.05.2009 « POLONIA.NL – Portal Polonii Holenderskiej". Polonia.nl. 15 April 2009. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ http://www.aachen.de/DE/stadt_buerger/pdfs_stadtbuerger/pdf_karlspreis/karlspreis_10/kp_rahmenprogramm_2010.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "POLONICUS – nagroda Polonii z szacunku do siebie". Archiwum.po-prostu.de. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Jerzy Buzek - Buzek otrzyma Nagrodę "Polonicus" w Akwizgranie". Europarl.europa.eu. 30 April 2010. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Polonicus-Preis für Brücken nach Polen". Aachener-nachrichten.de. 8 May 2011. Archived from the original on 9 March 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Veranstaltungsdetails · Internationaler Karlspreis zu Aachen". Karlspreis.de. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Galerie "POLONICUS 2012 5. Mai 2012 in Aachen" - Bild "POLONICUS 2012" - Ministerin für Bundesangelegenheiten, Europa und Medien des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen". Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2013. http://www.dw.de/polonicus-czwarta-edycja-nagrody-polonii-europejskiej/a-15932803 [1].
- ^ "Polonicus 2012". Krystynajanda.pl. 8 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Biskup Nossol nagrodzony przez niemiecką Polonię - Radio Opole". Radio.opole.pl. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Veranstaltungsdetails · Internationaler Karlspreis zu Aachen". Karlspreis.de. 27 April 2013. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Stadtgeschehen Aachen". Aktuell.meinestadt.de. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Centrum Języka i Kultury Polskiej w Świecie Jagiellonen-Universität - #start". www.polishstudies.uj.edu.pl. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Prof. Władysław Miodunka z UJ laureatem nagrody "Polonicus 2013" | Aktualności o polskiej nauce, badaniach, wydarzeniach, polskich uczelniach i instytutach badawczych". Naukawpolsce.pap.pl. 31 January 2013. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ FilmkunstTV (1 March 2013). "Andrzej Wajda kommt nach Aachen - Meldungen". klenkes.de. Retrieved 23 June 2013.