{"id":25138,"date":"2025-06-17T11:04:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muzeumtreblinka.eu\/2025\/06\/17\/further-awards-of-the-meritorious-for-the-treblinka-museum-medal\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:04:06","slug":"further-awards-of-the-meritorious-for-the-treblinka-museum-medal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muzeumtreblinka.eu\/en\/2025\/06\/17\/further-awards-of-the-meritorious-for-the-treblinka-museum-medal\/","title":{"rendered":"Further Awards of the \u201cMeritorious for the Treblinka Museum\u201d Medal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On June 16th, as part of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of German Nazi Concentration Camps and Extermination Camps, a ceremonial presentation of the \u201cMeritorious for the Treblinka Museum\u201d medals was held at the Treblinka Museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The \u201cMeritorious for the Treblinka Museum\u201d medal honours individuals and institutions who have made exceptional contributions to the Treblinka Museum. It serves as an expression of gratitude for their commitment and support in fulfilling the Museum\u2019s statutory goals. The medal is awarded to governmental institutions, local government units, social and professional organizations, as well as individuals and legal entities, regardless of nationality or residence, who support efforts to commemorate and document the history of the former German camps: Treblinka II Extermination Camp and Treblinka I Labour Camp. Recipients support the Museum’s development through scholarly, educational, and administrative assistance, help disseminate knowledge about the Museum, or provide financial support.<\/p>\n

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The following individuals and institutions were honoured:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Zbigniew Banaszek<\/strong> \u2013 Promotes the Museum through his own institution, the Museum of the Borderlands and the Ostrow Region. He shows great care and goodwill toward the Treblinka Museum and has brought youth groups there to pass on the difficult history of the site.<\/p>\n

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Bo\u017cena and Andrzej Bry\u0144czak<\/strong> \u2013 Longstanding archaeological researchers working on the grounds managed by the Treblinka Museum. They promote the Museum by publishing research findings related to Treblinka.<\/p>\n

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Joanna Gierczy\u0144ska<\/strong>, Head of the Pawiak Prison Museum \u2013 Has collaborated for years with the Treblinka Museum, organizing educational meetings where Treblinka staff deliver lectures.<\/p>\n

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Wojciech Hada\u0142a<\/strong>, history teacher at the Stanis\u0142aw Staszic School Complex in Ma\u0142kinia G\u00f3rna \u2013 Has worked with the Museum for many years, spreading historical knowledge about Treblinka to generations of students. He authored the popular science book \u201cMa\u0142kinia od czas\u00f3w najdawniejszych\u201d [Ma\u0142kinia from the Earliest Times] and has participated in Polish-German youth meetings and in the \u201cWe Stand Together\u201d program with Israeli youth.<\/p>\n

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Ewa Iwanowska and W\u0142odzimierz Zi\u00f3\u0142kowski<\/strong> \u2013 Created the film \u201cStokrotka z Treblinki\u201d about Irena Jancewicz, a prisoner of the labour camp. Fragments of the film are used in educational activities. They also provided photographs and materials for the exhibition \u201cWomen in the Treblinka I Penal Labour Camp.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Karol Jazowski<\/strong> \u2013 Collaborates with the Museum in sharing individual prisoner stories. In 2023, he donated the release document of Kazimiera Giernatowska and helped prepare her biography for the \u201cWomen in the Treblinka I Penal Labor Camp\u201d<\/em> exhibition.<\/p>\n

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Justyna Kalisz-Kowalska<\/strong> \u2013 Has worked with the Museum to preserve individual stories of Treblinka victims. In 2024, she donated letters written by Zygmunt Deptu\u0142a, a Treblinka I prisoner. These are used in workshops, exhibitions, and publications.<\/p>\n

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District Fire Brigade Headquarters <\/strong>\u2013 Actively supports the Museum with professionalism and exemplary public service.<\/p>\n

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District Police Headquarters in Soko\u0142\u00f3w Podlaski<\/strong> \u2013 Ensures safety at the Museum, especially during visits from international delegations and Israeli youth groups.<\/p>\n

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Aleksandra and Bartosz Kowalski<\/strong> \u2013 Former Museum employees. Aleksandra promoted the Museum online and co-authored publications and exhibitions. Bartosz, as an archaeologist, was involved in excavations at Treblinka I and II, in collaboration with institutions such as IPN [Institute of National Remembrance] and Warsaw University of Technology.<\/p>\n

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Teresa Krawczyk<\/strong> \u2013 Donated a German death certificate of Zygmunt Deptu\u0142a and shared biographical information. In 2024, she gave an interview about her childhood memories of visiting the camp’s vicinity with her aunt.<\/p>\n

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Hanna and Krzysztof Lubaszka<\/strong> \u2013 Support the Museum through donations and by sharing valuable information about Jerzy Gregorczyk, a prisoner of the labour camp.<\/p>\n

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Grzegorz Maleszewski<\/strong> \u2013 Provided assistance and historical context to Karen Treiger, author of \u201cMy Soul is Filled with Joy\u201d<\/em>, about Treblinka II survivor Sam Goldberg.<\/p>\n

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Marek Michalski<\/strong> \u2013 Presents Treblinka\u2019s history and topography at conferences, participated in archaeological research, and co-authored scientific publications about Treblinka I.<\/p>\n

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Volunteer Fire Brigade in Kos\u00f3w Lacki<\/strong> \u2013 Longtime supporters of the Museum, assist with events and road maintenance within Museum-managed areas.<\/p>\n

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Parish of the Holy Trinity and St. Anne in Prosty\u0144<\/strong> \u2013 Organizes annual patriotic-religious ceremonies at the Museum every first Saturday of September since the early 1990s.<\/p>\n

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Zofia and Rafa\u0142 Piotrowski<\/strong> \u2013 Collaborate with the Museum since 2019. In 2022, supported the biography of Andrzej Piotrowski for the \u201cPawiak Prisoners Executed in Treblinka\u201d<\/em> exhibition. In 2024, Rafa\u0142 shared the story in an interview. They participate in youth education efforts.<\/p>\n

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Halina Rytel-Skorek<\/strong> \u2013 Provides the Museum with information and documents on the Treblinka railway station, and shares her publications on the region.<\/p>\n

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Dorota Rzepecka<\/strong> \u2013 Collaborates with the Museum in preserving the memory of Robert \u017berman, a prisoner of Treblinka I. She donated documents, photos, and other materials.<\/p>\n

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Ewa Siwek<\/strong> \u2013 Thanks to her work at the Municipal Center of Culture and Sport in Ma\u0142kinia G\u00f3rna, Museum exhibitions are displayed locally. She also organizes educational workshops. Her great-uncle, Aleksander Stefaniak, was executed for bringing bread to prisoners during the camp\u2019s operation, giving her connection to the Museum a deeply personal dimension.<\/p>\n

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Director of the Special Educational Center in Zuzela<\/strong> \u2013 The Center collaborates with the Museum on educational initiatives, especially inclusive materials for people with intellectual disabilities. In 2022, the Center joined the \u201cKorczak Forest\u201d project.<\/p>\n

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Cardinal Stefan Wyszy\u0144ski Primary School in Kos\u00f3w Lacki<\/strong> \u2013 Longstanding educational partner of the Museum. Both students and teachers actively participate in commemorative events.<\/p>\n

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Penitentiary in Siedlce<\/strong> \u2013 Has a cooperation agreement with the Museum. Inmates attend lectures and workshops as part of rehabilitation, and also help with maintenance work at the Memorial.<\/p>\n

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School Complex in Kos\u00f3w Lacki<\/strong> \u2013 A committed partner in many of the Museum\u2019s projects. Actively participates in the \u201cWe Stand Together\u201d program, promoting Polish-Israeli youth exchange and remembrance of Treblinka II victims.<\/p>\n

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Henryka \u017babik<\/strong> \u2013 Donated the death certificate of J\u00f3zef Saks and smuggled notes he sent to his wife. These documents provide valuable insight into life at the labour camp and are used in Museum education and exhibitions.<\/p>\n

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