Buzdigans 2025 presented

– For years I looked for him in the announced results of the plebiscite. And a year ago, I was convinced that his success, his commitment, would be seen. But that did not happen. And it will never happen again," she noted. She recalled the tragic death of "Slab", which occurred on 28 August 2025 during rehearsals before the air shows in Radom. “He was a friend of the “Polish Armed Forces” editorial board, and present it is to him that I dedicate the 32nd Buzdigans gala,” added the manager of WIW.

Military Oscars

Eva Korsak pointed out that present the military is at the mouth of everyone, safety has become a challenge, and taking care of it is the right state. – And erstwhile we inactive hear about the large challenges in public space, billion contracts, multi-thousands army, present let's look at the individuals, those who form the army," the WIW chief appealed. As she added, it is the Buzdigan winners who make this immense device make sense all day. “They are the ones who keep us safe,” she stressed.

The letter to the participants of the ceremony was sent by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence. "For 32 years the editorial office of the “Polish Armed Forces” has awarded Buzdigans, its unique awards, which any call military Oscars. all year, beautiful replicas of signs of rot master dignity fall into the hands of those whose military environment considered worthy of this honor," wrote the head of the Ministry of Defence. As he pointed out, people receive the award of exceptional, high-class professionals in their fields, courageous in reasoning and efficient in action, infecting the environment with their enthusiasm and good energy. People who are sympathetic, liked, listened to and respected. "It is simply a large honor for me to be able to congratulate you on these peculiar distinctions. I know that in your hands they will not only become a symbol of recognition, but besides a declaration and a commitment that you will take up this responsibility," added the Minister.

Brig. Gen. Artur Kolosowski, manager of the MON Operations Centre, who read the letter of the Deputy Prime Minister, besides congratulated the winners in his own name. – The editorials of the Military Publishing Institute and “Polish Armed Forces” thank you for organising this beautiful ceremony," added Gen. Kolosowski.

Deputy Minister of Defence Cezary Tomczyk started his speech by drawing attention to the consequence of a survey of assurance in the armed forces, according to which 94% of our citizens trust the soldiers of the Polish Army. It's not a coincidence, it didn't come out of nowhere. This is not due to 1 or the another minister of national defence, but to your soldiers, officers of the Polish Army, who service in various places: on the “belt” at the border with Belarus, in garrisons, anywhere in Poland or in the world, the Deputy Minister stressed.

Tomczyk besides thanked everyone for their commitment to building the consequence of this poll. He assured that all those gathered at the gala: soldiers, representatives of the arms industry, journalists are not alone and can number on MON's support for further action.

“Buława each of us carries in a backpack, but Buzdygana can only receive individual peculiar and this uniqueness deserves to be noticed and awarded,” said Stanisław Wzątek, Undersecretary of State in MON. “Therefore, the winners, who receive Buzdigans today, have uniqueness, innovation, professionalism, but besides heat and devotion for the Homeland,” stressed Deputy Minister of Takes, congratulating and thanking everyone awarded.

Adam Leszkiewicz, president of the Polish Armed Forces Group, then spoke. As he assured, PGZ was, is and will be the patron of the Buzdigans' Gala. – First of all, we congratulate and thank the organizers. For the preparation of this evening, erstwhile editions and for all that happens in the “Polish Armed Forces”, Leszkiewicz said. He added that PGZ wanted to increasingly support the promotion of security, to build a affirmative image of Polish soldiers in the monthly diary and to strengthen the engagement of the national defence industry.

Awards for Exceptional People

Magdalena Kowalska-Sendek, Deputy manager of WIW and Editor-in-Chief of the monthly magazine “Army Poland” besides spoke about the Buzdygan winners. – Regardless of their position or function, they are an avant-garde. They set the course and give the tone, inspire the environment and truly change the Polish Army – she stressed.

The Chief “Polish Armed Forces” pointed out that the force of the army is not so much in modern weapons and equipment, but in the people making up an army. As she said, she is pleased that our statue is not a summarizing award for achievements and crowning long - word service. – On the contrary, I frequently hear that she has become an additional motivation for someone, a driving force for further improvement and work. We are arrogant that Buzdigan “Polish Armed Forces” is accompanied by the award-winning in further service, that the statue occupies an crucial place in their lives, in their offices or in their authoritative offices – stressed Kowalski-Sendek. – Buzdygany is an absolute extraclass in our environment, the most prestigious award for those who build the safety and defence of the country. This year's winners want that the radiance of this award will show you new, ambitious directions and give you fresh opportunities – added the editor-in-chief monthly.

By decision of the Buzdigans' Chapter, this year the award of the monthly magazine “Army Poland” was received by: Colonel Karol Bibik, commander of the Service Commands at Wroclaw Airport, awarded for creating air logistical support for Ukraine; Grzegorz, doctor and teacher at the Military Commandos' Unit, for combining 2 medical worlds – military and civil; Major rez. Cezary Jóżwiak, from 2024 to 2025, head of training at the training courses of combat boat pilots at the peculiar Forces Training Centre in Gdynia, awarded for innovative training of soldiers to defend critical infrastructure; Captain Cyprian Kaczmarczyk, commander of the Mechanized Company of the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade, for the creation of the Nieetatowy Dronowy Training Centre "Vespa"; Colonel Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, Head of the chopper Division of Combat Aviation in the Management Board of Śmigłowcowa Aviation, for creating conditions for implementing Apache in the Armed Forces of Poland, and Colonel Tomasz Żyto, Assistant Chief of Staff for Communications and Computer discipline of the 18th Mechanical Aviation Division, awarded for building awareness of the situational battlefield.

The winners, thanking you for the award, agreed on 1 thing – this is simply a prize for the full team, who stands behind concrete achievements. In this spirit he spoke, among others, to Colonel Kwiatkowski, stressing that the implementation of AH-64 is the work of many people. – I am peculiarly grateful to my superiors for creating a space for creative action. I can't mention the household here, who forgives me my constant absences and work in the afternoons," the winner stressed. He added that the Buzdigan received is simply a commitment to proceed to work on strengthening the capabilities of the armed forces through the implementation of Apache helicopters and thus to increase our strength on the east flank of NATO.

The another winners besides drew attention to the squad aspect of their service. “I thank the soldiers from the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade, their hard work is the foundation of this success. I besides thank the brigade commander for trusting the full staff of the Vespa Training Centre," said Captain Kaczmarczyk after receiving the award.

In turn Major Rez. Józwiak emphasized that Buzzigan has strength and in our military tradition is an extraordinary distinction. I'll tell you right away, I was profoundly embarrassed that they even reported me. I explained that there are many better candidates in JW GROM – said the major. – Buzdigan makes me effort to do something else at the peculiar Forces Training Centre. I can promise that," he added "the first GROM sailor".

– Buzdygan is simply a large honour for me and it came at the right time, due to the fact that we were preparing for a long time, we gained the ability to show what we could do – said Colonel Bibik, who dedicated the prize to his wife for the support she gave him for many years. – Buzdigan will surely push us further, due to the fact that we have a fresh challenge ahead, we are creating a large base with the American side. I want to thank my soldiers and commanders who allowed me to decision the border and thanks to this, I am here where I am – said Colonel Bibik.

On the another hand, Grzegorz of JWK started his speech with the fact that the Buzdigan he received connects 2 worlds that are crucial to him. – On the 1 hand, the planet where my 2 children are, on the another hand, the planet of the Commando Military Unit, in which I function all day. My children are very waiting for me and supporting me," said the physician. He added that together with the JWK team, he created potential, thanks to which doctors from this unit are present ready to act anywhere in the planet and at any time of day or night.

– I represent communications troops, computer science. We're doing any beautiful hard things, but we're actually connecting people. And although I am standing here alone, this discrimination is for all of us, people of many specialties – said Colonel Zito in his speech. The award-winning officer thanked all superiors, coworkers and family. – Thanks to you I can do what I like, what I do with specified commitment – he turned to relatives gathered in the audience.

About the military modern, interesting and without any hesitation

Once again 1 of the Buzdigans was awarded by the readers of the Polish-Army portal.pl. – erstwhile we choose people who could compete in this competition, we effort to choice out those who not only do much for the army, but it is besides an chance for us to show these little apparent military specializations. And I don't know if we put the bar besides advanced this year, due to the fact that the fight for triumph had a amazing run. However, numbers do not lie," said Magdalena Miernicka, editor-in-chief of the portal.

Of the 4 nominees, the most netizens received Captain Mar. Damian Arrival, press officer of the 3rd Fleet Ship. Readers appreciated it, among others, for a viral movie with a “dance” sailor aboard the ORP “The Eagle”, which saw nearly 100 million people. “The net users have bet on a man who has proven that the military can be spoken of modern, interesting and without breath. He showed that modern communication can go hand in hand with credibility, and the uniform can not only rise respect, but besides attract attention and interest," said Magdalena Miernicka. As she added, this year's winner of the Buzdigan Internauts proves that soldiers are professionals who have not only the power of fire but also... have a large sense of rhythm.

Captain Mar. The visitor thanked him for all the votes he received in the online plebiscite. “It is thanks to them and you that I have the chance to stand on phase with specified exceptional people,” said press officer 3 FO. He dedicated his prize to all sailors who execute hard service on the seas and in coastal units, taking care of our safety and safety of our country's strategical infrastructure. “It is my occupation to show in an attractive and sometimes unsabling way how unique and determined they are to act and to explain how crucial tasks they carry out on the seas, distant from the eyes of the full society,” said Buzdigan net users. After the speech, Magdalena Miernicka called on the phase the mat of David Elwart, who was the main character of the viral video with dancing on the submarine.

Special awards

The Buzzigans' Gala was besides an chance to award the peculiar Minister of National Defence. The distinctions were given to 2 institutions, which in fresh years played a peculiarly crucial function in building the safety of the state and in developing the capabilities of the Polish Army: Operational Command of Types of Armed Forces and Branch of Portal Services and manufacture Command of the Cyberspace defence Army.

– I receive this award with quite a few responsibility, due to the fact that safety is not a simple matter, and Operations Command is simply a place where safety is "doing". The safety of the country and beyond its borders – said Maciej Klish, the operational commander of the Polish Armed Forces.

Col. Mateusz Czudec, head of the DKWOC Portal and manufacture Services Branch, besides thanked for the award. “I thank my superiors for their actual leadership, for the challenges and chance to meet these challenges. And for giving us an example all day, that the limits of our capabilities are much further distant than we thought they were,” said the officer. He besides expressed his gratitude to all his colleagues in command and his branch. – For your commitment, dedication and professionalism and for your willingness to support our actions at any time of day and night – said Colonel Czudec.

DORSZ coordinates the defence efforts of the state during peace, crisis and war, responding to both military and non-military threats. In turn, DK WOC's Portal and manufacture Services Branch deals with safety in the digital domain and is liable for the efficient and safe contact of citizens with armed forces.

The last award was presented at the initiative of the Patron of Gala – Polish Armed Forces Group, which honored Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego for peculiar support of the arms sector. “It is an institution that has been not so much a witness for decades as an impulse for our development,” stressed Marcin Idzik, Vice president of the Management Board of PGZ.

– Our bank has a mission to support the Polish defence and I think that we are implementing it effectively – said Mirosław Wait, CEO of BGK, thanking for the award. He added that his bank carries out tasks related to keeping accounts of arms sector entities, the Armed Forces Support Fund. He besides mentioned that the moving of the safety and Defence Fund and the tasks related to the “Army Poland” programme would be crucial challenges for BGK in the close future. “All employees of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego are behind this programme,” added president Wait.

32 years of tradition

Buzdigans have been awarded since 1994. Their initiator was Ireneusz Czyżewski, then editor-in-chief of “Polish Soldier”. In time, the award was taken over by the editorial board “Polish Armed Forces”, which continues this tradition to this day. The prestige of the award, referring to the 16th century signs of the dignity of the rot master, is taken care of by a chapter composed of last year's winners and representatives of the Military Publishing Institute.

Candidates are reported by institutions and commanders from all the Ministry of Defence, and six winners are selected from respective twelve proposals. In parallel there is besides an net plebiscite – Buzdygan Internetnauts. In this case, the nominations are indicated by the journalists “Polish Armed Forces” and the final choice is made by readers.

This year's Buzdygan Gala was held under the honorary patronage of Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The patronage of the ceremony was taken by the Polish Armoured Group, which supports the WIW in organizing the ceremony for 10 years. The Silver Partners of the Gala were the Military Property Agency and WB Electronics, while the Brown Oneque Europe, Iceye, AIRBUS, Armit, Huta Stalowa Wola and the global Defence manufacture Salon.