United States Polka Association Awards Banquet Recap

 

First and foremost, we want to give a BIG, BIG, BIG thank you to Richie Zebrowski for doing an absolutely fantastic job emceeing this year’s USPA Awards Banquet! Richie brought energy, heart, and a whole lot of fun to the evening — keeping the program running smoothly while making it a night to remember. Thank you, Richie, for your incredible dedication and professionalism!

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We also extend a very special thank you to Linda Swiderski, our dedicated Banquet Chairperson. Linda, your hard work, organization, and behind-the-scenes efforts are deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping make the evening such a success!

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Now, we proudly congratulate the 2025 USPA Award Winners, whose talent, hard work, and passion continue to elevate and preserve the tradition of polka music:

• Lifetime Achievement Awards

  • Living Category: Tish Blazonczyk

  • Deceased Category: Joe Fiedor

• Female Vocalist of the Year: Kimberly Uelman

• Male Vocalist of the Year: Chase Mackiewicz

• Special Production Show: Todd Zaganiacz – 15th Annual Eddie Blazonczyk 12HR Tribute Show Live

• New Horizon Award: Luke Maroszek

• IJ/DJ of the Year: Robin and Geri Pegg – Polkas After Dark

• Recording of the Year: Thanks a Lot – Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic

• Song of the Year: Polej Bracie Polej – DynaBrass

• Band of the Year: Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic

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Congratulations to all our honorees — your contributions continue to inspire and push the polka world forward. We celebrate each of you and look forward to what the future holds!