5 February 2026  at the Civil Registry Office in Nowogrodziec, a ceremony was held to present Medals for Long Marital Life. It was a special event honoring couples whose shared lives, love and mutual devotion serve as a beautiful example for future generations.

The honorees

50th Anniversary of Marital Life (Golden Anniversary):

  • Kunegunda and Antoni Kopciowie,
  • Kazimiera and Ryszard Zubkowie.

The Medals for Long Marital Life were awarded by the President of the Republic of Poland. On behalf of the President, the decoration ceremony was conducted by Mayor Joanna Świder, while the ceremony was co-hosted by the Head of the Civil Registry Office.

Words of congratulations

Dear Honorees,

On the occasion of your 50th wedding anniversary, please accept our warmest congratulations and words of appreciation.

Fifty years of shared life are an exceptional testament to love, mutual respect, perseverance and devotion. It is a beautiful journey that you created day by day, sharing joys and worries, supporting one another and building lasting family values.

A Golden Anniversary is not only a personal celebration, but also an inspiring example for younger generations—a testament that a true bond based on trust and responsibility can withstand the test of time.

We wish you many more years of health, peace and mutual kindness, unfailing cheerfulness and many reasons for joy among your loved ones.

After the official part, the gathering continued in a warm, family atmosphere. The honorees readily shared memories of their youth, talking about how they met, their first dates and the challenges they overcame together. Each story was unique and a moving testament to the strength of affection, mutual support and building a lasting relationship based on trust.

Office: – We warmly congratulate all the honorees and wish you many more beautiful years of life together—in health, happiness and harmony.