Celebrating the Centennial: KF Honored with PAHA’s Skalny Civic Achievement Award
The Kosciuszko Foundation was honored with the Skalny Civic Achievement Award by the Polish American Historical Association (PAHA). This recognition celebrates the Foundation's enduring contributions to promoting the Polish experience in America, making it especially meaningful during our Centennial Year.
The Skalny Civic Achievement Award recognizes individuals or institutions that foster Polish American heritage. For 100 years, the Kosciuszko Foundation has been a key part of cultural and educational exchange between Poland and the United States. It has supported individuals through scholarships, exchanges, and events celebrating Polish heritage. PAHA’s award recognizes the Foundation’s ongoing dedication to these efforts and its role in enriching the Polish-American community.
The award was presented to the Kosciuszko Foundation’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Alex Storozynski, during the PAHA Awards Banquet. The evening was part of the PAHA Annual Conference at the Hilton Midtown, NYC, from January 3 to 5, 2025.
Marek Skulimowski speaking during the PAHA panel about the Kosciuszko Foundation’s greatest accomplishments.
At the conference, the Kosciuszko Foundation hosted a centennial panel moderated by Dr. Marta Cieślak from the University of Arkansas. Panelists included Dr. Michał Wilczewski (Northwestern University), Prof. Tomasz Pudłocki (Jagiellonian University), and Marek Skulimowski, President and Executive Director of the Kosciuszko Foundation.
The panel covered key topics, including the Kosciuszko Foundation’s major accomplishments, its unique position among Polish-American organizations in the U.S., and its approach to navigating the diverse Polish-American and Polish communities. The discussion concluded with reflections on the Foundation’s greatest challenges.
“Receiving the PAHA Skalny Civic Achievement Award during our Centennial is a profound honor. It underscores the Kosciuszko Foundation’s enduring commitment to education and its transformative impact on scholars, empowering them to contribute to society and shape a brighter future,” said Marek Skulimowski, KF President and Executive Director. “This milestone is also a time to reflect on the Foundation’s future and secure its mission and programs for generations to come. We kindly ask for your support to help us continue serving and inspiring the next generation,” he added.
We invite everyone to support the Kosciuszko Foundation’s mission. Membership and donations will help sustain our programs, making a lasting impact on the future of students, scholars, and the community.
