IPA Young Songwriter’s Competition Winners

Starting in 2020, the IPA started a Young Songwriters Competition to help promote the writing of original polkas. All styles of polkas were included and we had some great winners from across the country,

The following is the list of past Young Songwriters Competition Winners along with the award winning songs.  Congratulations to all!


2025 Winners

1st Place Winner – Nathan Neuman “Shy Girl Polka”

2nd Place Winner – Andrew Ratajczak “Do Ya Feel It”


2024 Winners

1st Place Winner – Robert Hokamp “The The Hills”

2nd Place Winner – Karen Guca “Dancing on Sunshine”


2023 Winners

1st Place Winner – Andrew Ratajczak “Good People”

2nd Place Winner – Matthew Adamski “Polka Town”


2022 Winners

No Competition Held


2021 Winners

1st Place Winner – Karen Guca “One and Only”

2nd Place Winner – Jenna Libera “Bruce’s Polka”


2020 Winners

1st Place Winner – Nathan Neuman “Pass It On”

2nd Place Winner – Jenna Libera “Sunshine”


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