In the magical interior of the Orangery of the Museum of King Jan III's Palace in Wilanów, on a snowy evening on November 28, 2023, the aria "Duo des fleurs" from the opera "Lakme" resounded. In this symbolic way, the Awards Gala of the "Young Polish Woman" competition began, organized by the GLOV® brand, the Queen Maria Kazimiera Foundation, the Debutante Program and the Wilanów Palace Museum. "Young Polish Woman" is not only a tribute to young, talented Polish women, but also a journey through over 100 years of women's choices, determination and involvement in social life. This is a special day - 105 years ago, on November 28, 1918, Polish women were granted the right to vote.
The aria “Duo des fleurs” from the opera "Lakme" opened the ceremonial gala “Young Pole”.
What better way to start this magical evening dedicated to exceptional women? The GLOV® brand, as a co-organizer of the Gala, has been inspiring women to discover their talents and shape their future for years. Together with the Queen Maria Kazimiera Foundation, the Debutante Program and the Wilanów Palace Museum, GLOV® distinguished 24 talented, creative and enterprising women. The honorary patronage of this event was assumed by the Mayor of the Wilanów District of the Capital City of Warsaw.
Why does the Young Polish Woman Gala take place on November 28?
November 28 is no coincidence. On this day, 105 years ago, Polish women were granted the right to vote. This symbolic event, sealed by Józef Piłsudski's decree, reminds us of a key moment in the history of women's emancipation. The gala, held on this day, becomes a tribute to those who opened the door for future generations of women. The aim of the competition is to inspire young Polish women to continue the legacy that was passed on to them over a hundred years ago. It is a celebration of young talents, women's strength and inspiration for future generations. The gala was hosted by Agnieszka D. Michalczyk, president of the Queen Maria Kazimiera Foundation and Monika Żochowska, CEO and co-founder of the GLOV® brand.
A competition for exceptional women
The "Young Polish Woman" competition is a unique event aimed at women aged 19-29 who make a significant contribution to various areas of social life. The competition was conceived by Agnieszka D. Michalczyk, president of the Queen Maria Kazimiera Foundation, creator of the educational and charity program "Debutants". The competition is not only a selection of the most talented, but also a celebration of the diversity of talents and achievements of young Polish women. The competition covers areas from business and entrepreneurship, through education, science, media, to sports and social activities. "Young Polish Woman" gives a chance to appreciate leaders and inspiring figures who deserve recognition for their contribution to the development of society for further development and success.
Young Polish Woman 2023 – distinguished and awarded in the competition
The competition jury selected 24 finalists in the categories: business and entrepreneurship, inventions, innovations and new technologies, education and science, health and medicine, culture and art, media, sports and social activities.
The finalists of the first edition of the Young Polish competition were: Kinga Sroka, Zuzanna Czernicka, Katarzyna Kędzia, Ewelina Liszczyk, Martyna Kaczmarek, Nela Mańkowska, Emilia Rychlewska, Dorota Przęzak, Angelika Piznal, Karolina Utkin, Karolina Podorska, Kaja Jadwiga Domagała, Aleksandra Pikuła, Julia Ciborowska, Karolina Kułakowska, Magdalena Kobrzyńska.
The winners of the “Young Polish Woman” competition were: Izabela Przybylak (business and entrepreneurship), Michalina Popko (education and science), Oliwia Azis (media), Aleksandra Niewiadomska (sport), Paulina Jankowska (social activity), Agata Jakóbczak (medicine and health), Martyna Łuszczek (inventions, innovations and new technologies), Anna Koehler and Gabriela Bania (culture and art).
A special award for combating online hate and promoting inclusiveness was received by Martyna Kaczmarek, social activist and propagator of the body acceptance movement.
Welcoming the debutants of the 11th edition of the program
The gala culminated in the welcoming of 12 new debutants of the 11th edition of the program. Maja Bałdys, Małgorzata Jaroszek, Natalia Karcz, Julia Kopiczko, Emilia Kowalczyk, Angelina Kurszyńska, Natalia Lempaszek, Urszula Nikscin, Maja Sebastianowicz, Maria Śródka, Lizavieta Tur and Karolina Wierzba won recognition for their exceptional attitude and passion for creating positive changes.
Partners and patronage of the Young Polish Gala
The event was organized with the support of exceptional partners. The Naoko brand took care of the beautiful, girly stylings. The After Midnight band and Oktawian Kopczyński Pierwsze Taniec provided the artistic setting. The Sucré Pâtisserie studio prepared Parisian macaroons for the guests of the gala. The SOTI Natural brand provided drinks. The Maxcom and GLOV® brands prepared gifts for the competition winners. The unique quartzes decorating the gala were provided by ILUMA Crystal Heritage. We would also like to thank the Empiria i Wiedza Foundation, the Wilanów Cultural Center, Villa Intrata and the Waldi Agency.
The patronage of the gala was assumed by the following institutions: European Integration Club, Class Ladies, Golden Scene, Positive Wilanów, Teraz Wilanów, przedsiebiorca.eu, WSA Academy, Radio Eska and the Silesian Medical University.
