Animator of the Year 2026 Award Gala on 28 October
On Wednesday, 28 October, the solemn gala for the Animator of the Year 2026 Award will take place at the Museum of Photography MuFo, 22A Rakowicka Street in Kraków. The awards will be presented by Jan Hoffman, Deputy Mayor of Kraków. The broadcast of the event will start at 1:30 p.m. on the Facebook profile “Kraków Miasto Kultury”.
In brief
- The Animator of the Year 2026 Award gala will take place on Wednesday, 28 October, at the Museum of Photography MuFo, 22A Rakowicka Street in Kraków.
- The awards will be presented by Jan Hoffman, Deputy Mayor of Kraków.
- The Facebook broadcast, on the profile “Kraków Miasto Kultury”, will start at 1:30 p.m.
- Six individuals and entities were named laureates of the 5th edition of the competition, and the main prize in the “Entities” category went to Fishka Kraków Tours Łucja Malec-Kornajew.
Date and venue of the ceremony
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October, at the Museum of Photography MuFo, 22A Rakowicka Street. This is where the awards for the winners of the 5th edition of the Animator of the Year competition will be announced and presented.
The ceremony will be hosted by Deputy Mayor of Kraków Jan Hoffman, who will present the awards to the laureates. The city’s announcement promises a solemn awards ceremony but does not provide a detailed programme or any additional items that may be included in the event.
What the Animator of the Year Award is
The Animator of the Year Award was established by the Kraków City Council in 2021. Its aim is to recognise and promote individuals and entities working in animation and cultural education, that is, activities that engage residents in the city’s cultural life.
The competition covers both individuals and entities active in the field of culture. The 2026 edition is the fifth in a row, and the awards are given for specific activities rather than for the laureates’ general activity.
Laureates of the 5th edition of the competition
The city has published the names of the laureates of the 5th edition of the competition. The awards went to:
- Michał Klimczyk
- Stefan Plewniak
- Agnieszka Kolanowska
- Katarzyna Szczęśniak
- Fishka Kraków Tours Łucja Malec-Kornajew
- Stowarzyszenie „Dasie”
“Entities” category and evaluation rules
Earlier, the city announced that in the “Entities” category the main prize went to Fishka Kraków Tours Łucja Malec-Kornajew. One honourable mention was also awarded in the same category.
In this year’s edition, activities carried out from 1 January to 31 December 2025 were assessed. The total prize pool was PLN 30,000 gross for individuals and PLN 20,000 gross for entities.
| Category | Prize pool (gross) |
|---|---|
| Individual | PLN 30,000 |
| Entities | PLN 20,000 |
Broadcast for residents
People who are unable to attend the Museum of Photography MuFo will be able to follow the event online. The broadcast on the Facebook profile “Kraków Miasto Kultury” will start at 1:30 p.m.
The announcement does not provide information on changes to traffic organisation, transport disruptions, or restrictions on access to the museum, so no details can be given on these matters.
Important: The broadcast of the gala will start on Wednesday, 28 October, at 1:30 p.m. on the Facebook profile “Kraków Miasto Kultury”. It allows the event to be followed online, without the need to visit the Museum of Photography MuFo at 22A Rakowicka Street.
Frequently asked questions
The gala will take place on Wednesday, 28 October, at the Museum of Photography MuFo, 22A Rakowicka Street in Kraków. The awards will be presented by Deputy Mayor of Kraków Jan Hoffman.
Yes. The broadcast will start at 1:30 p.m. on the Facebook profile “Kraków Miasto Kultury”. The materials only provide information about the broadcast, without further description of how it will proceed.
Awards are given both to individuals and to entities active in the field of culture that work in animation and cultural education. The award was established by the Kraków City Council in 2021.
Key facts
- The Animator of the Year 2026 Award gala will take place on 28 October at the Museum of Photography MuFo.
- Six individuals and entities were named laureates of the 5th edition of the competition, and the event can be followed via online broadcast from 1:30 p.m.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
