Marshal's Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship:
The Lower Silesian Key to Success is an important regional distinction awarded annually by the Distinction Chapter since 1997. The initiator of this popular competition, recognized in business, cultural and local-government circles, is the Association for the Promotion of Lower Silesia. The prizes for the competition’s winners are Lower Silesian Key to Success statuettes forged by blacksmith artist Ryszard Mazur, honorary key keeper of the city of Wrocław.
– The Lower Silesian Key to Success is one of the important initiatives promoting and integrating Lower Silesia. Thanks to this initiative, we can reward those who have contributed most to promoting our region in various fields, as well as to disseminating knowledge about our voivodeship – says Cezary Przybylski, Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.
Winners of the 24th edition of the Lower Silesian Key to Success
The most prominent personality in promoting the region
Prof. dr hab. n. med. Krzysztof Simon.
For outstanding achievements in scientific and teaching work
Prof. dr hab. inż. Tadeusz Trziszka.
For outstanding achievements in culture and art
The “Odra” monthly.
For outstanding achievements in local-government activity
Ryszard Pacholik
Antoni Kopeć.
For the best Lower Silesian non-governmental organization
Lower Silesian Medical Chamber.
For the best tourist venture or organizer of mass recreational and sporting events
Museum of Ceramics in Bolesławiec
Gold Mine in Złoty Stok.
For the Lower Silesian company cooperating best with the local community
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland Sp. z o.o.
Special distinctions
For the Mayor of Wałbrzych, dr. n. med. Roman Szełemej, for outstanding achievements in local-government activity.
