IPA Certificate of Appreciation

Recipients of the

International Polka Association’s 

Certificate of Appreciation. 

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This certificate is given to those individuals, bands, groups or organizations, who celebrated a milestone within the polka field.

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October 29, 2023 – Mike Matousek
  • In recognition of your retirement from The Boys, originally formed 43 years ago, The International Polka Association would like to thank you for your entertainment and many accomplishments. Thank you also for your tireless efforts and for all you have done on and off the stage promoting Polka music.

October 29, 2023 – Nicky DiSebastiano, Dave Morris, Jeff Yash, Frank Liszka and Mike Evan

  • In recognition of the retirement of The Boys, The International Polka Association would like to thank the band for all you have done, and your significant contributions to Polka music. As your music has become part of us, it will never leave us.
October 18, 2023 – Toledo Area Polka Society (TAPS)
  • In recognition of your 40th Anniversary, the International Polka Association would like to congratulate you and all of your members, and we salute your efforts during this important milestone.  Thank you for all you do for Polka Music.
September 30, 2023 – Suzanne Herbelin
  • In recognition of your 37 years as the Executive Director at Wurstfest, the largest Polka Festival in the Country, the International Polka Association would like to thank you, congratulate you and salute your efforts during this important milestone.  Best wishes to you on your future endeavors.

September 18, 2023 – Jerome Machey – Golden Tones

  • In recognition of your efforts in promoting and performing Polka Music for 50 years, the International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you, and Congratulations.
September 18, 2023 – Richie Machey – Golden Tones
  • In recognition of your efforts in promoting and performing Polka Music for 50 years, the International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you, and Congratulations.
September 12, 2023 – Joseph “Polka Joe” Trzeciak
  • For your selfless investment of time and talent in promoting Polka Music through your over 30 years of recording polka music videos and sharing them with TV Channels throughout the Northeast, the Executive Board of the International Polka Association proudly presents you this certificate.  May God Bless You and Grant You Continued Success!
September 1, 2023 – Mike and Ann Marie Matousek
  • In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of Polka Motion by the Ocean,  the International Polka Association would like to thank you, congratulate you, and salute your efforts during this important milestone.  Best wishes to you in your future endeavors.
August 2023 – Jim Busta
  • In recognition of your efforts in promoting and performing Polka Music for 45 years.  The International Polka Association hereby presents you with this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you, and Congratulations.
June 2023 – The Maroszek Brothers
  • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years.  The International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you and Congratulations.
June 2023 – Joni Zychowski Gregg, Joni’s Jammin’ Polkas
  • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion and advancement of Polka entertainment for over 15 years of Broadcasting.   Thank you and Congratulations.
June 2023 – Eunice and Mike Doleysh, The Doleysh Brothers Orchestra
  • In recognition of your husband’s and father’s impact on polka music and to the polka bands in the Wisconsin Area, we thank you and present you with this Certificate of Appreciation.
April 2023 – Frank Powaski
  • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion and advancement of Polka Entertainment for over 55 years of Broadcasting.  Thank you and Congratulations.
April 2023 – Ray Skorka
  • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 60 years.  The International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you, and Congratulations.
February 2023 – Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen
  • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for 35 years, the International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.
February 2023 – Tony Blazonczyk, Chet Kowalkowski and the Chicago Polish Carolers
  • In recognition of your 50-year celebration, the International Polka Association would like to thank you and congratulate you and the members of the Chicago Polish Carolers.  We salute all of your efforts throughout the years and during this important milestone. 

December 2022 – Michael Pucowski and Carla Jasinski

  • In recognition of your hard work, dedication, and efforts to promote Polka Music in New Jersey, and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.  Thank you and best wishes in your future endeavors.

December 2022 – Richie Gomulka

  • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion and advancement of Polka entertainment for over 30 years of Broadcasting.

December 2022 – Mark Trzepacz

  • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years and your dedicated to the promotion and longevity of Polka Music on the Polka Jammer Network.

September 2022 – Penn Ohio Polka Pals

  • In recognition of your 50th Anniversary, the International Polka Association would like to congratulate you and all of your members, and we salute your efforts during this important milestone.  Congratulations!

September 2022 – Taste of Polonia

  • In recognition of your 40th Anniversary, the International Polka Association would like to congratulate you and we salute your efforts during this important milestone.  Congratulations!

July 2022 – Bernie and Joanie Wicka of Wicka’s Tavern

  • In recognition of your 50 years in business and supporting Polka Music.   Thank you and Congratulations.

May 3, 2022 – Copper Box

  • In recognition of your efforts for performing and providing outstanding musical entertainment for over 20 years, the International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.

May 1, 2022 – Joseph Grenda

  • In recognition of 55 years of professional performance both on stage and in the studio dedicated to the promotion and longevity of Polka Music. Thank you and Congratulations.

April 6, 2022 – John Dyl

  • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the advancement of Polka entertainment through broadcasting, great kindness to your community and dedication to polka traditions and Polish people.
    Thank you and Congratulations.

    November 2, 2021 – David Dombrowski

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 60 years. The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 16, 2021 – The Leo Majek Orchestra

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 124 years, the International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    September 28, 2021 – Sandra Lewandowski, Center Stage

    • In recognition of your untiring efforts and dedication to the promotion and advancement of Polka entertainment for 15 years on the Polka Jammer Network. Thank you, congratulations, and best wishes on your future endeavors.

    September 17, 2021 – Central Wisconsin Concertina Club

    • In recognition of your 50th Anniversary, the International Polka Association would like to congratulate you and all of your members, and we salute your efforts during this important milestone. Congratulations!

    July 13, 2021 – Funtime Polka Party – Patty Chmielewski and Michael Bell

    • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion and advancement of Polka entertainment through your 5 years of Broadcasting, Thank you and Congratulations.

    July 13, 2021 – Frania’s Polka Celebration – Frania Yakima

    • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion and advancement of Polka entertainment for over 35 years of Broadcasting, Thank you and Congratulations.

    May 18, 2021 – Ted Gibala

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 69 years.  The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you and Congratulation.

    February 28, 2021 – Buffalo Touch

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 25 years, the International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.

    February 28, 2021 – Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Men

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 25 years, the International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.

    February 25, 2021 – Jim Krzeszewski

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years. The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.

    February 25, 2021 – Richard Biela

    • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion advancement of Polka entertainment through your 50 years of Broadcasting. Thank you and Congratulations.

    January 9, 2021 – Robin Pegg & Geri Chadwick

    • For their selfless investment of time and talent in promoting polka music and lifting the spirits of its fans during these challenging times of the pandemic, the Executive Board of the International Polka Association proudly presents you this certificate.   May God Bless You and Grant You Continued Success!

    November 16, 2020 – Mark Komar

    • In recognition of your efforts to preserve and promote polka music to the polka community and beyond by sharing videos of performing polka artists on social media, the Executive Board of the International Polka Association proudly presents you this certificate and thanks you.

    November 15, 2020 – Alfred Vrazel

    • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion advancement of Polka entertainment through your 65 years of broadcasting.   Thank you and Congratulations.

    November 3, 2020 – Ray Zalokar & 24/7 Polka Heaven

    • The International Polka Association proudly recognizes Ray Zalokar and the 24/7 Polkaheaven.com family as they celebrate 20 years of providing polka music of all styles to the world via the Internet. Congratulations and continued success!

    October 4, 2020 – Jackie Libera

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years.  The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 3, 2020 – Peter J. Danielczuk

    • In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion and advancement of Polka entertainment through your 50 years of Broadcasting. Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 2, 2020 – Mark Jirikovec and the Mark Jirikovec Combo

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 42 years and with your band for over 35 years, the International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.

    July 26, 2020 – Buffalo Polka Boosters

    • Buffalo Polka Boosters – In recognition of 50 years of Polka promotion,
      the International Polka Association would like to offer our congratulations to the current and past officers & directors of the Buffalo Polka Boosters for their efforts in keeping Polka music alive. Thank you and Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary.

    January 18, 2020 – Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push

    • In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the founding of Chicago Push.  Under your leadership, the band has consistently provided stellar polka music, advanced the popularity of the music we love, and brought joy to the hearts of many.   Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 4, 2019 – Pulaski Club of Phoenix Arizona

    • Congratulations for making Polka memories throughout the Phoenix, Arizona area and beyond for 80 years.
      We salute your efforts during this important milestone.

    September 29, 2019 – Chet Kowalkowski and the John Sabaly Circle #1 Polish Highlanders of America

    • The Executive Board of the International Polka Association congratulates you on the 90th anniversary.  John Sabaly Circle #1 has such high standards of excellence and achievement over this entire period and by continuing to do so is truly remarkable and a testament to its leaders of yesterday and of today.  We have no doubt that under your leadership this legacy will live for many years to come.  Congratulations on this milestone and may you and the Polish Highlanders of America have many more years of success.

    September 23, 2019 – Bob Guyette

    • Polka Festival Show – In recognition of your untiring efforts in the promotion advancement of Polka entertainment through your 30 years of Broadcasting.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    September 15, 2019 – Eddie Rodick

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing polka music for 50 years and your support of polka music throughout the country, The International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation.   Thank you and Congratulations.

    August 31, 2019 – Randy Koslosky, Kevin Altenburg & Laura Mateja

    • In recognition for their outstanding contributions to the production and release of the “Here’s a Gift” recording, which featured 39 I.P.A. Hall of Fame Inductees and was released at the 50th Anniversary I.P.A. Festival and Convention in 2018. 

    August 24, 2019 – Blanche Zellmer

    • In recognition of your efforts in preserving and promoting Czech-style polka music for over 80 years!  Your band arrangements, multiple recordings, and extensive career as a band and choir leader are an inspiration to musicians throughout the polka music industry.  Congratulations from the Executive Board of the International Polka Association.

    July 4, 2019 – Michael Charney

    • In recognition of your efforts to preserve and promote polka music to the polka community and beyond by collecting, restoring, and sharing vintage videos of performing polka artists on social media, the Executive Board of theInternational Polka Association proudly presents you this certificate.

    May 4, 2019 – Maroszek Brothers

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over
      45 years. The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.
      Thank you and Congratulations.

    March 17, 2019 – Patrick Henry

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary in Radio Broadcasting.

    January 26, 2019 – Alice Sulak

    • In recognition of your efforts of performing polka music for over 75 years and being the owner and operator of the Ševčík Hall in the Great State of Texas for over 48 years. Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 28, 2018 – I.P.A. 50th Anniversary Committee

    • Barb Adams, Lynn Kaminski, Lori Lewandowski, Diane Pojedynski, Bonnie Ryniec, Sally Sendra
    • In gratitude for your generous commitment of time, work, and inspiration in making a memorable
      International Polka Association 50th Anniversary.

    October 27, 2018 – Dynatones

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years. The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 7, 2018 – Judy Stringhill

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting Polka Music for over 50 years, the International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    September 23, 2018 – Stephanie Pietrzak ~ America’s Polka Sweetheart

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years. The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    September 1, 2018 – The International Polka Association proudly honors it’s Queens

    • On this, the celebration of its Fiftieth Anniversary, the International Polka Association recognizes its Polka Queens. As ambassadors to the world, representing the International Polka Association, its goals and its beliefs, they each carried out their responsibilities with an immeasurable level of dedication and professionalism. Their tireless efforts to promote polka music and the spirit it embodies – before, during and after their reigns – are felt even today as the polka continues to thrive.
    • Sally Niemiec Sendra, Miss I.P.A. 1969-1970
      Sharon Ann Skoczylas Koslosky, Miss I.P.A. 1971-1972
      Nancy Dombrowski, Miss I.P.A. 1973-1974
      Robin Platta Chimniak, Miss I.P.A. 1975-1976
      Debbie Walczynski Greene, Miss I.P.A. 1980-1981
      Donna Karas Rogalski, Miss I.P.A. 1985-1986
      Debbie Watkowski Bizon, Miss I.P.A. 1986-1987
      Barbara Gdula Adams, Miss I.P.A. 1987-1988
      Barbara Raczynski Toboy, Miss I.P.A. 1992-1993

    September 1, 2018 – Sunshine Records

    • To recognize 35 years of promoting and distributing polka music, having released over 160 albums representing groups that rank among the genre’s elite. In fact, close to 40 IPA Hall of Fame musicians appear on a Sunshine album – representing 25% of all such musicians.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 35th Anniversary.

    September 1, 2018 – The Buffalo Touch

    • In recognition of your efforts performing and promoting Polka Music throughout the country.   Thank you and Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary.

    August 19, 2018 – Polish Home Club Inc.

    • The International Polka Association extends hearty congratulations to the Polish Home Club, Inc. of Baltimore, MD on its 100th anniversary.

    July 28, 2018 – Ha-Lo Enterprises

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country. Thank you and Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary.

    July 18, 2018 – Pulaski Polka Days

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music by producing the Pulaski Polka Days for 40 consecutive years in Wisconsin.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary.

    July, 2018 – Texas Polka News

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary.

    May 27, 2018 – United States Polka Association

    • In recognition of 50 years of Polka promotion, the International Polka Association would like to offer our congratulations to the current and past officers and directors of the United States Polka Association (USPA) for their efforts in keeping Polka music alive.

    May 19, 2018 – Chmielewski Family

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music by producing the Chmielewski Polkafest for 40 consecutive years in Minnesota, and your support of Polka Music throughout the country. Thank you and Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary.

    April 2, 2018 – Kenny Bartkowiak

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 46 years.  The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    March 11, 2018 – Ed Forman

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years.
      The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.    Thank you and Congratulations.

    March 11, 2018 – Dennis Polisky

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years.
      The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.    Thank you and Congratulations.

    March 11, 2018 – Richie Bernier

    • In recognition of your efforts for promoting and performing Polka Music for over 50 years.
      The International Polka Association hereby present this Certificate of Appreciation.    Thank you and Congratulations.

    February 2, 2018 – Doszak Family and Illinois Polkafest

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote and support Polka Music.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary of hosting the Illinois Polkafest.

    January 27, 2018 – Dujka Brothers Orchestra

    • In recognition of your efforts by promote Polka Music throughout the Country and winning the 2017 Polka Music Award for Favorite International Style Song for the Church Picnic Polka, Thank you and Congratulations .

    January 2018 – Ron Dombrowski

    • In recognition of your 40 years of polka music broadcasting on the radio with Drive Time Polkas (WECK & WXRL) and on television with Polka Saturday Night and WBBZ Polka Buzz, and for your promotion of polka music in Western New York, on behalf of the Buffalo Polka Bands, Polka Musicians and Polka Fans

    October 8, 2017 – Gary Brueggen

    • In recognition of your 35 years of entertaining the public with Polka Music.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 8, 2017 – Willard Brueggen

    • In recognition of your 70 years of entertaining the public with Polka Music.  Thank you and Congratulations.

    October 1, 2017 – Steve Drzewicki

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country. 
       Thank you and Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary providing musical entertainment.

    September 17, 2017 – Polka Booster Club of America

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music in the Michigan area and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.   Thank you and Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary.

    August, 2017 – Mark Janson

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music by producing the Summer Music Fest for 30 consecutive years in Frankenmuth, Michigan and your support of Polka Music throughout the country. Thank you and Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary.

    May 21, 2017 – International Music Association

    • In recognition of 35 years of Polka promotion in the Toledo, Ohio area, the
      International Polka Association would like to offer our congratulations and thanks to the current and past officers of the International Music Association (I.M.A.) for their efforts in keeping Polka music alive.

    April 23, 2017 – Warren Polka Boosters

    • In Recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music in Michigan, and your support of Polka Music throughout the Country.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 45th Anniversary.

    April 23, 2017 – The Polka Party

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the Country.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 70th Anniversary in Radio Broadcasting.

    March 12, 2017 – Stas Golonka

    • It Is Our Privilege To Honor Stas Golonka, for All His Years of  Providing Excellence With His Music And Attaining The Highest Recognition in The Polka Industry.

    March 12, 2017 – Richie Midura

    • It Is Our Privilege To Honor Richie Midura, for All His Years of  Providing Excellence With His Music And Attaining The Highest Recognition in The Polka Industry.

    January 28, 2017 – Chris Tanski

    • In recognition of your 15 years as President of the Buffalo Polka Boosters, and your promotion of polka music in Western New York, and on behalf of the Polka Bands, Polka Musicians and Buffalo Polka Boosters, the International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation.

    January 21, 2017 – Czech and Then Some

    • In recognition of your efforts performing and promoting Polka Music throughout the country. Thank you and Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary.

    January 4, 2017 – Jimmy K and Ethnic Jazz

    • Thank you for providing many years of outstanding polka entertainment.

    October, 2016 – Cleveland Polka Association

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music in the Cleveland, Ohio area and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.  Thank you and congratulations on your 40th Anniversary.

    July, 2016 – Brian “The Party” Palacz

    •  In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country. Thank you and Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary in Radio Broadcasting.

    June, 2016 – The Bielanski Family / Glendora Banquets

    •  In recognition of your 25th Anniversary and on behalf of the Polka Bands, Polka Musicians and Polka Fans that have attended Polka Events at the Glendora Banquets, The International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation.  Thank You and Congratulations!

    June, 2016 – Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Men

    • In recognition of your efforts performing and promoting Polka Music throughout the country. Thank you and Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary.

    May, 2016 – Kenny Olowin

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary of Radio Broadcasting.

    April 3rd, 2016 – Chet Schafer

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.  Thank you and Congratulations on your 65th Anniversary of Radio Broadcasting.

    March, 2016 – Craig Ebel – It’s Polka Time

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country. Thank you and Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary on Radio.

    January, 2016 – Danny Potts

    • In recognition of your 25 years of Polka Promotions in Western New York, and on behalf of the Polka Bands, Polka Musicians and Polka Fans that have attended Polka Events at the Potts Banquet Hall, the International Polka Association hereby presents this Certificate of Appreciation. Thank You and Congratulations!

    November, 2015   Mark Jirikovec Band

    • In recognition of your efforts performing and promoting Polka Music throughout the country.
      Thank you and Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary.

    November, 2015   John Stevens & Doubleshot

    • In recognition of your efforts performing and promoting Polka Music throughout the country.
      Thank you and Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary.

    May, 2015   Raymond “Ray Jay” Jarusinski

    • In recognition of your efforts performing and promoting Polka Music throughout the country.
      Thank you and Congratulations on your 54th Anniversary in the Polka Field.

    April, 2015   Walt Groller

    • In recognition of your efforts to promote Polka Music and your support of Polka Music throughout the country.   Thank you and Congratulations on your 70th Anniversary.

    March 21, 2015   Jeff  Heinz – WDEZ Radio

    • 30th Anniversary on hosting polka dances in Wisconsin

    March 17, 2015   Ronald Marcissuk

    • 40th Anniversary in the Polka Industry

    February 6, 2015   Bob Doszak

    • 27th Anniversary of hosting the Illinois Polkafest

    December 13, 2014   Brave Combo

    • For providing Musical Entertainment for over 35 years

     November 27, 2014  The Blazonczyk Family

    • 50th Anniversary of the Thanksgiving Eve Polka Hop

     November 11, 2014     Dick Pillar

    • Congratulations on your 50th year of Polka Broadcasting

     November 2, 2014    Marge Machay and Polonia Banquets

    • Letter of Appreciate was given to Marge and Polonia Banquets for all they have done for the Polka Industry and the IPA

     October 29, 2014   The Polish Connection

    • For providing Musical Entertainment for 25 years

    October 4, 2014   Pulaski Club of Phoenix Arizona

    • Congratulations on your 75th Anniversary

     September 1, 2014    Bob Guyette Polka Festival Show

    • Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary on Radio

     August 2, 2014   Keith and Camille Stras – K&C Entertaiment

    • Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary

     July 5, 2014  The Blazonczyk Family on the 40th Anniversary of Polka Fireworks

    • Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary of hosting the Polka Fireworks Festival at Seven Springs

     June 28, 2014   Larry and Diana Walk  Larry Walk’s Happy Polkaland Show

    • Congratulations on their 50th Anniversary on Radio

    April 21, 2014   Val Bakowski

    • Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary of hosting Dyngus Day   Festivities.

    April 21, 2014   Crumstown Conservation Club

    • Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary of hosting Dyngus Day   Festivities.

     February 9, 2014   Let’s Polka USA Club

    • Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary

     January 18, 2104  Dave Ulczycki

    • For your many years of dedicated service to the IPA

    January 7, 2014  The Julida Boys

    • For providing Musical Entertainment for over 50 years

     December 1, 2013    The Members of the Downtown Sound

    • Congratulations on their Retirement

    November 19, 2013   Jersey Polka Richie

    • For over 45 years in the Polka Industry

     November 19, 2013   The Ableman

    • For over 50 years in the Polka Industry

     October 26, 2013   Toledo Area Polka Society (TAPS)

    • Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary

    September 13, 2013  Lenny Gomulka

    • Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary of your recording career

     July 14, 2013  Ted Okrzesik, Sr.

    • For 65 years in the Polka Industry

     July 2, 2013   Steve Litwin

    • Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary of the Concertina Jam at Seven Springs

     November 27, 2012   Bruno Mikos Jr.

    • For over 50 years in the Polka Industry

     November 5, 2012   John Jaworski

    • For over 50 years in the Polka Industry

     August 14, 2012  The Wendinger Band

    • For providing 50 years of Musical Entertainment

    August 3, 2012   Dan Mateja and Downtown Sound

    • For providing Musical Entertainment for 30 years

    June 25, 2012  John Huchrowski

    • For 75 years performing the Violin in the Polka Industry

     June 25, 2012  Mike Surratt and the Continentals

    • For providing 40 years of Polka Entertainment

     June 3, 2012  Joe Walega

    • Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary on Radio

     April 28, 2012  Keith Stras

    • Congratulations on your 35th Anniversary on Radio

     January 18, 2012  John Furmaniak Sr.

    • For over 40 years in the Polka Industry

     December 31, 2011  Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones

    • For providing many years of outstanding Polka Entertainment

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     Note:  If you, your band, group or organization is celebrating a milestone in the polka industry and would like a certificate presented, please email:

    Christy-ipa@sbcglobal.net. 

    Please be sure to put – IPA Certificate of Appreciation Request on the subject line.

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