The Meetings Star Awards, organized by Kongres Magazine, continue to highlight the most influential professionals and organizations in the meetings industry across New Europe. The 2024/2025 edition recognizes top event architects, agencies, service providers, and innovators for their exceptional contributions to the sector.
Poland has once again demonstrated its growing prominence, with numerous Polish professionals and organizations shortlisted across multiple categories. Here’s an overview of the awards and the Polish nominees.
Polish Nominees in the 2024/2025 Edition
Polish professionals have secured nominations across several key categories. Below is the full list of Polish nominees:
Top Event Agencies
- Wojciech Cłapiński – El Padre
- Tomasz Piekarski – Creative Pro Group
Top Meeting Innovators 2024
- Krzysztof Celuch – Vistula University
- Maciej Ledzion – endorfina events
- Tomasz Piekarski
Top Meeting Services: Catering Providers
- Bartkowski Andrzej – Mazurkas Congress Management Mazurkas Catering
Top Meeting Architects (DMO, CVB)
- Aneta Ksiazek – Poland Convention Bureau
- Mateusz Czerwinski – Warsaw Tourism Organization / Warsaw Convention Bureau
- Wiktoria Król-Cieciorowska – Convention Bureau – Wrocław
- Jan Mazurczak – Poznań Convention Bureau
- Małgorzata Przygórska-Skowron – Kraków Convention Bureau
- Agnieszka Sikorska – Silesia Convention Bureau
- Małgorzata Kopij – Gdansk Convention Bureau
Top Hotel and Venue Representatives
- Paula Fanderowska, MBA – ICE Kraków Congress Centre
- Aleksandra Gajewska – Grupa Dobry Hotel
- Pawel Lewtak, MBA – Polonia Palace Hotel
- Dorota Nidzgorska-Mazonik – Górskie Resorty
- Krzysztof Staniszewski – CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN HOTEL
Top Meeting Agencies (DMC, PCO)
- Monika Baczek-Bochenek – JAN-POL DMC Poland
- Andrzej Hulewicz – Mazurkas DMC Poland
- Olga Krzemińska – Agencja POWER – Event Incentive Conference Sport Online
- Majka Szura – Polka Travel
Poland’s Growing Influence in the Meetings Industry
Poland’s strong presence in the Meetings Star Awards 2024/2025 showcases the country’s commitment to excellence in event management, sustainability, and hospitality. With professionals excelling in destination marketing, catering, hospitality, and event planning, Poland continues to strengthen its reputation as a top MICE destination in Europe.
Final Ceremony and Winners Announcement
The winners of the Meetings Star Awards 2024/2025 will be announced on February 19, 2025, during a grand event at Cankarjev Dom in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This will coincide with the Conventa Trade Show, where the best in the industry will be celebrated.
