Animator of the Year 2026 Awards Gala on 28 October
On Wednesday, 28 October, the Animator of the Year 2026 Awards Gala will take place at the MuFo Museum of Photography, ul. Rakowicka 22A, in Kraków. The awards will be presented by Jan Hoffman, Deputy Mayor of Kraków. The broadcast will start at 1:30 p.m. on the “Kraków Miasto Kultury” profile on Facebook.
In brief
- The Animator of the Year 2026 Awards Gala will take place on Wednesday, 28 October, at the MuFo Museum of Photography, ul. Rakowicka 22A, in Kraków.
- The awards will be presented by Jan Hoffman, Deputy Mayor of Kraków.
- The Facebook broadcast on the “Kraków Miasto Kultury” profile will start at 1:30 p.m.
- Six individuals and entities were named winners of the 5th edition of the competition. The main award 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 MuFo Museum of Photography, ul. Rakowicka 22A. The winners of the 5th edition of the Animator of the Year competition will be announced and presented with their awards there.
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 formal awards ceremony but does not give a detailed programme or any additional items that may be included.
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 cultural sector. The 2026 edition is the fifth in a row, and the awards are given for specific activities rather than for overall activity of the laureates.
Winners of the 5th edition
The city has published the names of the winners of the 5th edition. The awards went to:
- Michał Klimczyk
- Stefan Plewniak
- Agnieszka Kolanowska
- Katarzyna Szczęśniak
- Fishka Kraków Tours Łucja Malec-Kornajew
- Stowarzyszenie „Dasie”
“Entities” category and evaluation criteria
The city previously announced that the main award in the “Entities” category went to Fishka Kraków Tours Łucja Malec-Kornajew. One honourable mention was also given 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 30,000 PLN gross for individuals and 20,000 PLN gross for entities.
| Category | Prize pool (gross) |
|---|---|
| Individual | 30,000 PLN |
| Entities | 20,000 PLN |
Broadcast for residents
People who cannot attend the MuFo Museum of Photography will be able to follow the event online. The broadcast on the “Kraków Miasto Kultury” profile on Facebook will start at 1:30 p.m.
The announcement does not provide information on traffic changes, transport disruptions or restrictions on access to the museum, so no details can be given on these matters.
Important: The gala broadcast will start on Wednesday, 28 October, at 1:30 p.m. on the “Kraków Miasto Kultury” profile on Facebook. This allows the event to be followed online, without the need to visit the MuFo Museum of Photography, ul. Rakowicka 22A.
Frequently asked questions
The gala will take place on Wednesday, 28 October, at the MuFo Museum of Photography, ul. Rakowicka 22A, 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 “Kraków Miasto Kultury” profile on Facebook. 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 cultural sector 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 Awards Gala will take place on 28 October at the MuFo Museum of Photography.
- Six individuals and entities were named winners of the 5th edition, and the event can be followed in an online broadcast from 1:30 p.m.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
