The event celebrated the nation’s leading figures in literature, music, film, and the arts.
Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska attended the gala on Sunday evening, 11 January.
Awards were presented across seven categories. The special Culture Creator award went to rock musician Tomasz Lipiński.
In literature, the prize was awarded to Stanisław Łubieński, while Emi Buchwald and Katarzyna Minkowska received recognition in film and stage direction, respectively.
In classical music, composer Aleksandra Słyż was honoured, and the popular music category went to the duo Sw@da x Niczos.
Photo: PAP/Rafał Guz
The digital arts award was presented to 11 bit studios for their work in gaming, while visual arts recognition went to Ant Łakomsk.
The readers’ choice award was won by pianist Yehuda Prokopowicz, a participant in the Chopin Competition.
Established in 1993 by the left-leaning weekly Polityka, the Passport Awards are widely regarded as one of Poland’s most prestigious cultural honours, celebrating artistic excellence across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
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Source: IAR/Polish Radio English Service/X/@warszawa