2024 IPA Hall of Fame Inductees & 2023 Music Award Winners!

The International Polka Association is proud to announce the results of the annual election conducted by the Academy of Electors and Trustees.  At this time, they have determined the 2024 Hall of Fame selectees and winners of the 2023 Polka Music Awards.

The following candidates will be inducted into the International Polka Association Polka Music Hall of Fame® at the annual festival and convention held in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.

Hall of Fame – Living Category:

Rich Bernier

John Zelasko

Joe Zalewski

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Hall of Fame – Deceased Category:

Dan Gury

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Hall of Fame – Pioneer Category:     

Peter Wendinger  

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The 2023 IPA Polka Music Award Winners:

Polish Style Band of the Year:  Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push

Polish Style Male Vocalist of the Year:  Lenny Gomulka

Polish Style Female Vocalist of the Year:  Dee-Dee Ogrodny

Polish Style Album of the Year:  Better Things to Come by Polka Country Musicians

Polish Style Song of the Year:  Pool Party by Polka Country Musicians

International Style Band of the Year:  Alex Meixner Band

International Style Album of the Year: 70th Birthday – 3rd in the Trilogy – Fred Ziwich and his International Sound Machine

International Style Male Vocalist of the Year:  Ted Lange

International Style Female Vocalist of the Year:  Mollie Busta Lange

International Style Song of the Year: There’s Music In Every Heart – Fred Ziwich and his International Sound Machine

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Be a part of polka history by attending the IPA Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet on August 31st during the 56^th Annual IPA Festival and Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry, PA this Labor Day weekend.

Sincerely,
Christy Krawisz
IPA President