On behalf of the International Polka Association Board of Trustees and Hall of Fame Committee, the IPA Officers and Directors are proud to announce the award winners and Hall of Fame inductees for 2015. The IPA Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga, New York. Congratulations to all award winners and inductees!
Hall of Fame Inductees
Living Category
Stanley “Stas” Golonka – Illinois
Carl Finch – Texas
Dean Hansen – Nebraska
Deceased Category
Don Jodlowski – Illinois
Pioneer Category
To Be Announced
2015 IPA Award Winners
Favorite Female Vocalist: Mollie Busta Lange
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka
Favorite Band: The Knewz
Favorite Polish Polka Album: “Breaking Knewz,” The Knewz
Favorite International Polka Album: “Thank You Music Lovers,” Steve Meisner
Favorite Song: “Root Beer Rag,” The Knewz
