The IPA is proud to announce the results of the annual election conducted by the Academy of Electors and Trustees that determines the 2025 Hall of Fame selectees and winners of the 2024 Polka Music Awards.
This year, the following candidates will be inducted into the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame:
Living Category: John Krawisz, Mark Janson
Deceased Category: Bob Earl, Chester Pala
Pioneer Category: Richard Sendra
The 2024 IPA Polka Music Award Winners are:
Polish Style Female Vocalist of the Year: Kimberly Uelmen
Polish Style Male Vocalist of the Year: Lenny Gomulka
Polish Style Band of the Year: Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic
Polish Style Song of the Year: Bella Ciao (Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic)
Polish Style Album of the Year: Thanks A Lot (Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic)
International Style Female Vocalist of the Year: Mollie Busta Lange
International Style Male Vocalist of the Year: Ted Lange
International Style Band of the Year: Alex Meixner Band
International Style Song of the Year: Beer Medley (Alex Meixner Band)
International Style Album of the Year: Fest (Alex Meixner Band)
Joe Jozwiak Award: Harold Otto
Leon Kozicki Trustees Award: James “Whitey” Ryniec
Be part of polka history by attending the IPA Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet on August 30, 2025, during the 57th Annual IPA Festival and Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry this Labor Day weekend. Visit www.ipapolkas.com for more details.
Sincerely,
Chris Bogdon
President IPA