Józef Szyszka awarded the Gold Cross of Merit

Bożonarodzeniowa wigilia była wyjątkowym spotkaniem łączącym biznes, ludzi i region Warmii i Mazur — uczestniczyli w niej przedstawiciele lokalnych przedsiębiorstw, partnerzy biznesowi i środowiska samorządowe. Wicewojewoda warmińsko-mazurski Mateusz Szauer podkreślał w swoich wystąpieniach znaczenie odpowiedzialnego biznesu, współpracy i społecznej odpowiedzialności firm, szczególnie w kontekście ich wpływu na rozwój regionu.

During the event, Józef Szyszka's long-standing contributions to the furniture industry and the Polish economy were also highlighted, and he was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit. The award was granted by the President of the Republic of Poland and reads as follows:

Gold Cross of Merit Józef Szyszka

By decision of the President of the Republic of Poland of July 8, 2025
on the awarding of decorations pursuant to Article 138 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland
of April 2, 1997, and the Act of October 16, 1992, on orders
and decorations, Mr. Józef Szyszka, Director of the Poznań International Fair, one of the most prominent
with the Gold Cross of Merit Mr. Józef Szyszka

Director of the Poznań International Fair, one of the most prominent
figures in the Polish furniture industry, whose over 30-year professional career
has had a key impact on the development of the furniture industry in Poland and on the international market
. His experience, professionalism, and organizational skills
have made him a central figure in shaping Poland's position
as a leader in furniture production and export. His activities have contributed to
increasing the influence of Polish furniture manufacturers on the global market, significantly
strengthening the country's economy. Thanks to his initiatives, companies from Warmia and Mazury
have become synonymous with high quality and innovation, gaining recognition on
international markets, which is crucial for the further development
and expansion of the Polish furniture industry around the world.