The IPA is proud to announce the results of the annual election conducted by the Academy of Electors and Trustees that determines the 2026 Hall of Fame selectees and winners of the 2025 Polka Music Awards.
This year, the following candidates will be inducted into the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame:
Living Category: Gary Krupski, Jeff Heinz
Deceased Category: Kenneth Machelski, Rich Anton
Pioneer Category: Eddie Rodick, Jr.
The 2025 IPA Polka Music Award winners are:
Polish Style Female Vocalist of the Year: Kimberly Uelmen
Polish Style Male Vocalist of the Year: John Gora
Polish Style Band of the Year: Polka Family
Polish Style Song of the Year: “Pije Janek” – Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic
Polish Style Album of the Year: Into the Blue – Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic
International Style Female Vocalist of the Year: Mollie Busta
International Style Male Vocalist of the Year: Alex Meixner
International Style Band of the Year: Alex Meixner Band
International Style Song of the Year: “Thank You, Music Lovers” – Steve Meisner and the Legacy Band
International Style Album of the Year: Legacy – Steve Meisner and the Legacy Band
Joe Jozwiak Award: Stanley Pasko
Leon Kozicki Trustees Award: Rich Kois
Be part of polka history by attending the IPA Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet on Saturday, September 5, 2026, during the 58th 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