Polish Post Office awarded with the Golden Heroon Warsaw insurgents
November 5 this year Poczta Polska received the Golden Hero. Warsaw Insurgents in the Company category. This unique trophy distinguishes persons and institutions whose activities in a special way promote knowledge about the history of the 20th century Polish and historical and patriotic education. The heroines are also recognition for putting into force the value of Warsaw insurgents.
The winners of the awards were selected in seven categories: company, institution, teacher, public figure, journalist, non -profit organization and enthusiast; In each of them three awards - bronze, silver and gold heroon - awarded the members of the chapter of the award; And one thing - the golden hero of the audience - Internet users in voting on our website.
The distinction in the company category that the Poczta Polska received is awarded to entities that conducted their own historical and patriotic activities or sponsored projects and events in this area, implemented by other people, organizations or institutions.
- We are very proud of the heroon prize received. Actions promoting the history of Poland are part of the long -term mission of Poczta Polska. In its framework, from the first edition, we are a partner of the heroon action as an extremely valuable undertaking. Our philatelic emissions, as well as book publications are history lessons for subsequent generations of Poles. In turn, participation in projects promoting knowledge about the fate of Poland, important events and characters, we trample as our social duty that we will continue to fulfill - said Krzysztof Falkowski, president of the board of Poczta Polska.
This year's winners were selected by a chapter composed of representatives of the Polish government, historians, public figures, veterans and ambassadors. Internet users also influenced the results.
By awarding the Company, the heroon 2022 award was appreciated the implementation of a number of activities aimed at maintaining the Polish Post Office of the Memorial of the Most Important Events from the History of Poland. Among them were, among others Philatelic emissions. Only in recent years the company has introduced stamps and cards commemorating, among others The heroes of World War II (including Poles saving Jews, the Anders Army, the heroes of the Gray Ranks, Poles in Siberia, nine from uncle) and important historical events (e.g. Silesian Uprising, defense of Poczta Polska in Gdańsk, 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Home Army - Iwona Krugłowska). The company - in cooperation with the Institute of National Remembrance, the Military Historical Office and the Polish Army Museum - issued two albums commemorating postalists who heroically fought for freedom, independence and Polishness and took part in the Warsaw Uprising. They contain, among others Unique documents - passenger briefcases and archival photos from the Archives of Poczta Polska, which is the largest and most valuable factory archive in Poland and a treasury of knowledge of special historical significance.
Poczta Polska also promotes historical knowledge in post offices. Throughout the year, they are available, among others many valuable historical publications. Exhibitions on historical events and figures are also organized here, including regarding the defense of Poczta Polska in Gdańsk, anniversary of the Warsaw Battle, Operation (Anti) of the Polish NKVD or postcards in the Warsaw Uprising.
- Poczta Polska is involved in valuable historical projects. We initiate many of them by working with recognized historians or scientific institutions. We care about a reliable and valuable message that will develop widespread knowledge about national heroes and events that shaped our common identity - said Wojciech Krysztofik, vice president of the board of Poczta Polska.
Poczta Polska is also a partner of projects commemorating historical events. The company joined, among others in the "Memory Boards" campaign, which includes locations and information about boards dedicated to the Warsaw Insurgents in the mobile application.
Every year, postalists pay tribute to the participants of important historical events, laying flowers at memorial sites and participating in the anniversary celebrations. They concern, among others the outbreak of World War II, defense of Poczta Polska in Gdańsk and the Warsaw Uprising. Every year, the company also organizes meetings with the Circle of Families of former Poczta Polska employees in the Free City of Gdańsk, merging the local community and building the memory of the defenders of Poczta Polska in Gdańsk. Employees are also actively involved in historical projects - they are also members of the flagship post and reconstruction groups, and collect and provide historical souvenirs.
In 2021, for its activities to cultivate Polish history and tradition, Poczta Polska also received a special award "Memorial Guard". It is honored entities that specially care about historical memory.
