United States Polka Association
Polish Polka Music, Dancing and Entertainment
2025 USPA Awards – Top 3 Finalists Announced
Thank you to all USPA members who participated in this year’s awards voting process. Your continued support and engagement help us recognize and celebrate the incredible talent, dedication, and contributions within the polka community.
Each year, the USPA Awards honor the individuals, groups, and productions that keep polka music and culture vibrant and thriving. After carefully collecting and verifying all ballots, we are proud to announce the Top 3 Finalists for the 2025 USPA Awards (listed in alphabetical order where applicable):
Male Vocalist of the Year
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Andy Bojczuk
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Hank Guzevich
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Frank Liszka
Female Vocalist of the Year
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Emily Bizon
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Stacey Morris
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Anna Slepecky
Band of the Year
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Dynabrass
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Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic
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Polka Family
Recording of the Year
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By The Light Of The Moon – Dynabrass
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Into The Blue – Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic
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Polkas From The Man Cave – Da Polka Bums
Song of the Year
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Ashes Of Love – Da Polka Bums
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Givin' It Up For Your Love – Dynabrass
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"Pije Janek" Polka – Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic
IJ/DJ of the Year
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Linda Malachin – The Ohio Polka Show, Polka Radio
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Robin & Geri Pegg – Polkas After Dark
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Todd Zaganiacz – Polka Nite Cap Show, Polka Jammer
Special Production Show of the Year
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Tribute To Happy Louie – Ernest Daigle
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A Very Special Evening with Michael Burka – Robin & Geri Pegg
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TZ's 16th Annual LIVE Eddie Blazonczyk Tribute – Todd Zaganiacz
We are also proud to recognize our announced honorees:
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Lifetime Achievement Award (Deceased): Tom Lipchinsky
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Lifetime Achievement Award (Living): Andy Fenus
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New Horizon Award: Hayden Socha
Join Us at the Awards Banquet!
Celebrate with us as we honor these outstanding finalists and announce the winners live.
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: Cocktails at 9:30 AM | Meal served at 10:00 AM
Location: Wyndham Hotel – Independence, Ohio
Tickets: $45 per person (includes brunch)
This special event is one of the highlights of the year—filled with music, recognition, and the spirit of the polka community.
To purchase tickets, please contact:
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Holly Earl: 419-410-6070
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Emily Mytych: 847-707-7128
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!
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!
Now, we proudly congratulate the 2024 USPA Award Winners, whose talent, hard work, and passion continue to elevate and preserve the tradition of polka music:
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Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Living Category: Tish Blazonczyk
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Deceased Category: Joe Fiedor
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Female Vocalist of the Year: Kimberly Uelman
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Male Vocalist of the Year: Chase Mackiewicz
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Special Production Show: Todd Zaganiacz – 15th Annual Eddie Blazonczyk 12HR Tribute Show Live
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New Horizon Award: Luke Maroszek
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IJ/DJ of the Year: Robin and Geri Pegg – Polkas After Dark
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Recording of the Year: Thanks a Lot – Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
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Song of the Year: Polej Bracie Polej – DynaBrass
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Band of the Year: Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
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!