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Awards and distinctions granted in 2019

• Distinction in the Mining Success of the Year (Górniczy Sukces Roku) 2018 contest in the “Ecology” category for the solution titled “The Central Mining Institute’s ECO-Patrol”, awarded by the Judging Panel (Katowice, 03.01.2019).
• Diploma of Recognition of the Regional Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Katowice, awarded during the Zielone Czeki 2019 contest in the Research and Development category for supervision over two European projects – MOLOC and AWAIR (Katowice, 07.05.2019).
• European Medal awarded by the Business Centre Club and the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels for the “GIG ECO-Patrol” (Warsaw, 12.06.2019).
• Golden Diamond to the Silesian Business Caesar (Cezar Śląskiego Biznesu) Statuette for the Central Mining Institute’s good financial results and significant commitment to social activity (Katowice, 08.09.2019).
• Title of the Ambassador of Polish Economy 2019 in the “Designer of 21st Century Solutions” category granted to the Central Mining Institute by the Judging Panel of the Ambassador of Polish Economy contest (Warsaw, 25.09.2019).
• Platinum Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the 13th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2019” for the “Dust Air personal dust sampler” (Warsaw, 16.10.2019).
• Gold Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the 13th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2019” for “BioCargo – Device for the analysis of the physiological state of activated sludge and the toxicity of sewage as well as for the transportation of biological environmental samples” (Warsaw, 16.10.2019).
• Bronze Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the 13th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2019” for the “Light composite prop” (Warsaw, 16.10.2019).
• Award of the Chairman of the Polish Patent Office for the “Dust Air personal dust sampler”, awarded during the 13th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2019” (Warsaw, 16.10.2019).
• Gold Medal at the International Invention Exhibition EUREKA 2019 for the “Dust Air personal dust sampler”, awarded by the Judging Panel (Valencia, 18.10.2019).
• Gold Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the International Invention Exhibition in Hyderabad for the “Dust Air personal dust sampler” (India, Telangana, Hyderabad, 03.12.2019).
• Silver Innovation Laurel (Laur Innowacyjności) awarded by the Judging Panel of the “Laur Innowacyjności 2019” contest for the project titled “Dust Air personal dust sampler” (Warsaw, 10.12.2019).

 

 

Awards and distinctions granted in 2018

• Bronze Innovation Laurels (Laur Innowacyjności) awarded by the Judging Panel of the “Laur Innowacyjności 2018” contest for the project titled “Eco patrol GIG” (Warsaw, 07.11.2018).
• Gold Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the 12th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2018” for the “Eco patrol GIG” (Warsaw, 17.10.2018).
• Silver Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the 12th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2018” for the “Mobile platform for measuring selected low-stack emission parameters” (Warsaw, 17.10.2018).
• Silver Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the 12th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2018” for the “Pneumatic sorter” (Warsaw, 17.10.2018).
• Special Award granted by the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations for the best invention – “Eco patrol GIG”, awarded during the 12th International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS 2018” (Warsaw, 17.10.2018).
• Commemorative Medal issued to the Central Mining Institute by Stowarzyszenie Miłośników Ziemi Tarnogórskiej on the first anniversary of the inscription of the Tarnowskie Góry historic silver mine on the UNESCO World Heritage List (Ustroń, 03.10.2018).
• Statuette for the Central Mining Institute’s cooperation concerning OSH with the Polish Association of Occupational Safety and Health Service Workers (Ogólnopolskie Stowarzyszenie Pracowników Służby Bezpieczeństwa i Higieny Pracy) (Warsaw, 02.10.2018).
• Title of the Ambassador of Polish Economy 2018 in the European Brand category granted to the Central Mining Institute by the Judging Panel of the Ambassador of Polish Economy contest (Warsaw, 18.09.2018).
• Golden Diamond to the Silesian Business Caesar (Cezar Śląskiego Biznesu) Statuette for the Central Mining Institute’s good financial results and significant commitment to social activity (Katowice, 26.06.2018).
• “Rynek Inwestycji” Gold Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the “Rynek Inwestycji” magazine for innovative scientific and research activities in the fields of process and explosion safety (Warsaw, 23.05.2018).
• Gold Medal of the 117th International Invention Exhibition “Concours Lépine” in Paris for the solution titled “Mobile platform for measuring selected low-stack emission parameters” (Paris, 8.05.2018).
• Zielone Czeki A.D. 2018 – for the solution titled “ECO Patrol GIG”, awarded by the Chapter of the Zielone Czeki Award Committee in the “Scientific work organised on the occasion of Earth Day” category to the Central Mining Institute employees Adam Szade, D.Sc., Marcin Fisior, M.Sc. Eng., and Adam Ramowski, technician (Katowice, 24.05.2018).
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution of the Central Mining Institute titled “Mobile platform for measuring selected low emission parameters”, awarded during the 24th Invention Trade Fair (Giełda Wynalazków, Warsaw 22.03.2018)
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution of the Central Mining Institute titled “Pneumatic Sorter”, awarded during the 24th Invention Trade Fair (Giełda Wynalazków, Warsaw 22.03.2018)
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution of the Central Mining Institute titled “Mine shaft safety improvement and new tools for risk assessment - special SIS probe”, awarded during the 24th Invention Trade Fair (Giełda Wynalazków, Warsaw 22.03.2018)
• Distinction in the Mining Success of the Year (Górniczy Sukces Roku) 2017 contest in the “Ecology” category for the solution titled “Mine water heat utilisation based on tools for the study of heat flow and transfer processes in flooded mine workings (project LoCAL)”, awarded by the Judging Panel, (Katowice, 15.01.2018).

 

Awards and distinctions granted in 2017

• Distinction granted to the Central Mining Institute - for “Next-generation prestressed modular panel shaft lining”, awarded by the Judging Panel of the “Innowator Śląska 2016” contest in the “Research and Development Sector Institution” category (Gliwice, 16.11.2017).
• Distinction awarded to the Central Mining Institute by the Judging Panel of the “Laur Innowacyjności 2017” contest for the project titled: “Mobile platform for measuring selected low emission parameters” (Warsaw, 14.11.2017).
• The Polish Economy Diamond 2016 (Brylant Polskiej Gospodarki) - awarded to the most valuable companies according to the methodology developed by the European Business Institute (Instytut Europejskiego Biznesu) (Warsaw, 11.10.2017).
• The Badge of Merit for services to the Silesian Voivodeship – a distinction granted to the Deputy General Director of Environmental Engineering, Mr Jan Bondaruk, D.Eng., for lifetime achievement, an extraordinary career and social accomplishments in the Silesian Voivodeship in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development (Katowice, 19.10.2017).
• The “FENIKS 2017” Polish Ash Award (Polska Nagroda Popiołowa) in the “Person” category - awarded to Mr prof. dr hab. inż. Jacek M. Łączny for multiple scientific and research accomplishments, as well as practical solutions in the field of fly ash management and utilisation (Sopot, 26.10.2017).
• Platinum Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the “IWIS 2017” 11th International Warsaw Invention Show contest for the “Mobile platform for measuring selected low emission parameters” (Warsaw, 11.10.2017).
• Gold Medal awarded by the Judging Panel of the “IWIS 2017” 11th International Warsaw Invention Show contest for the “Pneumatic sorter” (Warsaw, 11.10.2017).
• The Patent Office President’s Award granted for the “Mobile platform for measuring selected low emission parameters” during the “IWIS 2017” 11th International Warsaw Invention Show (11.10.2017).
• Distinction – “For the scientific patronage over the International Mining Forum sessions”, awarded by the Chairman of the Programme Council and the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Forum (Jastrzębie Zdrój, 28.06.2017).
• Diploma of Recognition – granted to professor Stanisław Prusek, GIG General Director, “For outstanding commitment to the organization of the International Mining Forum 2017”, awarded by the Chairman of the Programme Council and the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Forum (Jastrzębie Zdrój, 28.06.2017).
• Thanks to the Central Mining Institute for long-standing cooperation that enabled the successful realization of many joint undertakings, expressed by the Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry in Warsaw on its 70th anniversary (Warsaw, 14.09.2017).
• Honorary Award of the 23rd edition of the Polish Quality Award (Polska Nagroda Jakości) – awarded by the Polish Quality Award Committee to prof. dr hab. inż. Józef Dubiński (Warsaw, 29.09.2017).
• Polish Quality Award in the “practice” category of the 20th edition of the prof. Edward Kindlarski Polish Individual Quality Award – awarded by the Polish Quality Award Committee to Elżbieta Gruszka, M.Sc.Eng., General Director's Coordinator for Management Systems of the Central Mining Institute (Warsaw, 29.09.2017).
• European Medal (Medal Europejski) awarded by the Business Centre Club and the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels for the “Optoelectronic system for remote measurements of high temperatures (over 2000K) in an underground coal gasification reactor” (Warsaw, 07.06.2017).
• “Diamond to the Silesian Business Caesar (Cezar Śląskiego Biznesu) Statuette” for the Central Mining Institute’s good financial results and great commitment to social activity (Katowice, 11.06.2017).
• “Barcelona Innova 2017 Gold Medal” for the “Mobile platform for measuring selected low emission parameters”, awarded by the Judging Panel of the “Barcelona Innova 2017” International Exhibition of Innovation (Barcelona, 05.05.2017).
• Diploma of the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research of Romania for the “Mobile platform for measuring selected low emission parameters”, awarded during the “Barcelona Innova 2017” International Exhibition of Innovation (Barcelona, 05.05.2017).
• The “Cheetah of Business (Gepard Biznesu)” Title, awarded to the most dynamically developing companies of the Silesian Voivodeship by the “Europejska Firma” publishing house and the Local Business Institute (Instytut Lokalnego Biznesu) – for the increase in market value from 31.03.2014 to 31.03.2016.
• Medal of the 25th anniversary of the POLSKIE FORUM ISO 9000 Club for contributions to the promotion of the idea of quality (Warsaw, 21.03.2017).
• Congratulatory Diploma for achieving second place in the Mining Professional Solidarity Contest (Konkurs Górniczej Solidarności Zawodowej), awarded by the Mining Families Foundation (Fundacja Rodzin Górniczych) (Katowice, January 2017).
• Distinction in the Mining Success of the Year (Górniczy Sukces Roku) 2017 contest in the “Innovation category” for the solution titled “Device for the production of flat steel ropes designed for operation in mining shafts, as well as production commencement”, awarded by the Judging Panel (Katowice, 12.01.2017).
• Distinction in the Mining Success of the Year (Górniczy Sukces Roku) 2017 contest in the “Ecology” category for the solution titled “Mine water discharge management system from the perspective of drainage basins, developed as part of the MANAGER project”, awarded by the Judging Panel (Katowice, 12.01.2017).

 

Awards and distinctions granted in 2016

• Kryształowy Laur Umiejętności i Kompetencji [Crystal Laurel of Skills and Competences] for Professor Józef Dubiński, a longtime General Director of the Central Mining Institute and currently the Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Institute. The Regional Chamber of Commerce award is granted to outstanding managers, companies and organizations, (Katowice, 16 January 2016)
• Commemorative Medal of the Order of St.  Stanislaus for his professional and social activities for Prof. Dr Eng. Józef Dubiński. Order of Saint Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr is a historic Polish order established in 1765 by king Stanisław August Poniatowski, (Warsaw, 9 January 2016)
• Distinction in the competition Górniczy Sukces Roku 2016 [Mining Success of the year 2016] for the solution "Optoelectronic system for remote measurement of high temperatures (above 2000 ° K) in a reactor of the underground coal gasification" of the Central Mining Institute (Krakow, 25 February 2016)
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution of the Central Mining Institute „Mechanical protection system with the use of energy dissipation principle” at the 23rd Exchange of Polish Inventions (Warsaw, 24 March 2016).
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education  for the solution of the Central Mining Institute "Optoelectronic system for remote measurement of high temperatures (above 2000 ° K) in a reactor of the underground coal gasification" awarded at the 23rd Exchange of Polish Inventions (Warsaw, 24 March 2016).
• Gold Medal of the "Rynek Inwestycji" magazine [Investment Market]  awarded by the Competition Jury of the magazine "Rynek Inwestycji" for innovative science and research activities in the management of the health and safety (Warsaw, 10 May 2016).
• Gold Medal of the World Exhibition on Innovation, Research and New Technologies for  "Fibre-optic probe for the measurement of high temperatures in an underground coal gasification reactor made available with vertical holes from the surface" awarded by the Board of the Eureka - Barcelona Exhibition (Barcelona, 13 May 2016),
• Diploma at the World Exhibition on Innovation, Research and New Technologies for   "Optoelectronic system for remote measurement of high temperatures (above 2000 ° K) in a reactor of the underground coal gasification" awarded by the Board of the Exhibition Innova-Barcelona. (Barcelona, May 2016),
• Medal in the International Lepine Competition in Paris for  "Fibre optic probe for the measurement of high temperatures in an underground coal gasification reactor made available with vertical holes from the surface" by the Board the Eureka - Barcelona Exhibition. (Paris, 13 May, 2016),
• European Medal awarded by the Business Centre Club and the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels for the "Protective platform using the energy dissipation principle" (8 June 2016).
• Innovation Leader awarded by the Board of the Competition for the "Creation of innovative technical solutions for the mining industry, encouraging improvements in the health and safety at work and the quality of the environment", (Katowice, 15 June 2016).
• Bronze Medal at the International Exhibition INTARG for the "Device for drying sludge and, foremost of municipal and industrial sewage sludge"  (Katowice, 15 June 2016).
• Gold Medal  at the International Exhibition INTARG for the "Fibre optic probe for the measurement of high temperatures in an underground coal gasification reactor made available with vertical holes from the surface" (Katowice, 15 June 2016).
• Ambassador of Polish Economy 2016 in the category European Brand awarded to the Central Mining Institute by the Jury of the 8th Edition of the Ambassador of Polish Economy Competition under the honorary auspices of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, (Warsaw, 28 September 2016).
• Gold Medal with Distinction awarded by the Jury of the 10th International Warsaw Invention Show "IWIS 2016" ' for "Shaft visual inspection set - probe SIS-1 "(Warsaw, 12 October 2016).
• Silver Medal  awarded by the Jury of the International Warsaw Invention Show "IWIS 2016" for "Laser system of automatic measurement of the geometry of the shaft lining and equipment" (Warsaw, 12 October 2016).
• Mistrz Techniki [Technology Master] of the Katowice NOT Federation of Scientific Societies awarded by the Jury of the competition for "Laser system of automatic measurement of the geometry of the shaft lining and equipment" (Katowice, 26 October 2016).
• Polska Nagroda Innowacyjności [Polish Innovation Award] in the category Most Innovative Scientific Institute in a promotion programme of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development and the editorial staff of the Forum Przedsiębiorczości magazine, a supplement for the Journal Gazeta Prawna (Katowice, 28 October 2016)
• Srebrny Laur Innowacyjności  [Silver Innovation Laurel] awarded by the Jury of the "Laur Innowacyjności 2016" competition for "Compound, modular, panel shaft lining of new generation" (Warsaw, 23 November 2016).
• Distinction in the National Competition of Working Conditions Improvement for the solution "Probe for automatic measurement of the geometry and lining of the shaft " (Warsaw, 9 December 2016).
• Gold medal  at the World Exhibition on Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brusselss Innova 2016, for the solution "Probe for the measurement of high-speed shock vibration in underground mining excavations" (Brussels, 19 November 2016)
• Gold medal  at the World Exhibition on Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brusselss Innova 2016, for the solution "Probe for scanning voids in rock mass" (Brussels, 19 November 2016)
• Distinction in the National Competition of Working Conditions Improvement for the solution "Probe for automatic measurement of the geometry and lining of the shaft " (Warsaw, 9 December 2016).

 

 

Awards and distinctions granted in 2015

• Honorary Gold Medal granted at The World Exhibition of Inventions, Research and New Technologies Innova 2015, Brussels, and Special Award granted at INNOVA BARCELONA for the project “Optoelectronic System for Remote Measurement of High Temperatures (above 2000°K) in a Reactor of Underground Coal Gasification” (Brussels, 11 November 2015).
• Honorary Gold Medal granted at The World Exhibition of Inventions, Research and New Technologies Innova 2015, Brussels, for the project “Mechanical Protection System based on Energy Dissipation Principle” (Brussels, 11 November 2015).
• Silver Medal granted at The World Exhibition of Inventions, Research and New Technologies Innova 2015, Brussels, for the project “New Generation Modular Panel Support” (Brussels, 11 November 2015).
• "Medal of Merit for Sustainable Development" for the Central Mining Institute awarded by the Polish Chamber of Ecology (Katowice, 23 November 2015).
• Silver Innovation Laurel 2014 organised by Polish Federation of Engineering Associations NOT under the patronage of the Minister of Economy, Minister of Science and Higher Education, Polish Parliament - the Commission on Innovation and New Technology for "Mechanical Protection System based on Energy Dissipation Principle” (Warsaw, 25 November 2015).
• The Title of the Company of the Year 2015 in the National Plebiscite "Eagles of Polish Business” (Warsaw, 28 November 2015).
• Honorary Gold Medal for “Mechanical System based on Energy Dissipation Principle”, International Warsaw Invention Show IWIS 2015
• Gold Medal for “New Generation Compressed and Modular Panel Support”, International Warsaw Invention Show IWIS 2015
• Special Award of the President of FSNT NOT The Best Engineering Solution presented at IWIS 2015 for “Mechanical System based on Energy Dissipation Principle”
• Gold Medal with Honors for “Mechanical System based on Energy Dissipation Principle”
• Medal of third degree for “Mechanical System based on Energy Dissipation Principle”, Innovative Solutions in Development of Mining Machinery and Devices Competition organised by Polska Technika Górnica S.A., and Science and Technology Magazine “Napędy i Sterowanie” (Katowice, 08 September 2015)
• Honorary Badge of Merit for the Economic Development of the Republic of Poland granted at 20^th BCC gala (30 September 2015) to Prof. Józef Dubiński, the Genereal Director of the Central Mining Institute
• The Title of the Manager of 20^th Anniversary granted at XX BCC gala (30 September 2015) to Prof. Józef Dubiński
• Recommendation granted by Business Centre Club for the Central Mining Institute (9 August 2015 - 8 August 2016)
• Diploma of Merit of the Minister of Labour and Social Policy for contribution to the of creation new work places, Work Places Creator contest (1 July 2015)
• European Medal granted by Business Centre Club and The European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels (10 June 2015) for the invention: “Laser System for Automatic Measurement of the Geometry of the Roof Support and Shaft Equipment” developed in the Central Mining Institute
• Special Award of World Invention Intellectual Property Associations for “Plumb to scan the voids in the rock mass” developed by the specialists in the Central Mining Institute
• Silver Medal for “Plumb to scan the voids in the rock mass” developed by the specialists in the Central Mining Institute, granted at European Exhibition of Creativity and Inventions Euroinvent in Romania
• Honorable Mention in the Mining Success of the Year 2015 for the solution “System for Visual Inspection of Shafts Designed for use in Explosive Atmospheres” developed by the Central Mining Institute (Krakow, 26 February 2015)
• Diploma of Merit of the Minister of Science of Higher Education granted at the Invention Trade Fair in Warsaw for a solution developed in the Central Mining Institute “System for Visual Inspection of Shafts Designed for use in Explosive Atmospheres”
• Award granted at the Invention Trade Fair in Warsaw to the Central Mining Institute for international invention achievements in 2014
• Honorable mention in the National Competition for Working Conditions Improvement for the monograph “Work Safety in Hard Coal Mines” under the editorship of Prof. Władysław Konopko (Warsaw, 21 January 2015)
• Honorable mention of the jury of Business Centre Club with Third Diamond for the Gold Statuette of the Polish Business Leader (Warsaw, 21 January 2015)

 

 

Awards and distinctions granted in 2014

• Honorable mention in the National Competition for Working Conditions Improvement for the paper “Work Safety in Hard Coal Mines”
• The Title of A Well-Perceived Company awarded by Business Centre Club
• Bronze Innovation Laurel for “System for Visual Inspection of Shafts”
• Gold Medal granted at The World Exhibition of Inventions, Research and New Technologies Innova 2014, Brussels, for “System for Visual Inspection of Shafts Designed for use in Explosive Atmospheres”
• Silver Medal awarded by the Jury of International Warsaw Invention Show IWIS 2014 for “System for Visual Inspection of Shafts - plumb SIS-1”
• Honorary Gold Medal for “Laser System for Automatic Measurement of the Geometry of the Roof Support and Shaft Equipment” granted by the International Jury at International Warsaw Invention Show IWIS 2014
• Honorable mention at fourteenth edition of the ranking of the most dynamic small and medium-sized businesses –  The title of Business Gazelle 2013
• The Title of Laureate in the QI Product category – the Top Quality Product – granted by the Jury of Highest Quality Program for “Plumb for Automatic Measurement of the Geometry of the Roof Support and Shaft Equipment
• The Title of the Ambassador of Polish Economy in the category of the Creator of Solutions of 21^st century
• TECHNICUS Award 2014 for the best technical book for the monograph “Work Safety in Hard Coal Mines” under the editorship of Prof. Władysław Konopko
• Nominated for the Now Poland 2014 award
• European Medal 25^th edition of the contest, awarded by the Verification Committee for “System for Visual Inspection of Shafts - plumb SIS-1”
• The Title of Forbes Diamond 2014
• Diploma of Merit of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution developed by the Central Mining Institute “Laser System for Automatic Measurement of the Geometry of the Roof Support and Shaft Equipment”, the 21^st Invention Trade Fair
• First place in the Mining Success of the Year for the solution developed by the Central Mining Institute “Laser System for Automatic Measurement of the Geometry of the Roof Support and Shaft Equipment”

 

 

Awards and distinctions granted in 2013

• Distinction in the competition Pozytywista Roku 2013 (Positivist of the Year 2013) for Research and Development, organized by the Wokulski Foundation under the honorary auspices of the Ministry of Economy and the Marshal of the Masovian Voivodeship
• The title Innovation leader 2013 in the national competition for "Device measuring the machinability of coal and rocks"
• The title of the "Personality of the Year"  awarded to Prof. Józef Dubiński by the jury of the competition Mining Success of the Year
• Distinction for the Central Mining Institute together with Kompania Węglowa in the competition Mining Success of the Year
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education awarded at the 20th commemorative Giełda Wynalazków Nagrodzonych na Międzynarodowych Targach Wynalazczości (Fair of Polish Innovations Awarded at Global Exhibitions) for the "New, multi-level intrinsically safe monitoring system of mine shaft hoist safety"
• Distinction at the national competition National Innovation and Development Leaders for EU innovation for "Huge - underground coal gasification" project
• The title of "Gazela Biznesu" (Business Gazelle) awarded by newspaper "Puls Biznesu" acknowledging the presence of the Central Mining Institute in the group of the most dynamically developing companies .
• Prize-winner in the national competition promoting Polish companies of economic success, under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, "Polish Success 2012"
• Prize-winner of the competition "Laur Innowacyjności 2013" (Innovation Laurel 2013) organized by the Polish Engineering Association under the auspices of the Minister of Economy, the Minister of Science and Higher Education, the Minister of Regional Development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Environment.

 

 

Awards obtained in 2012

• Third place in the improvement of professional solidarity competition in the group of Donor Group in favour of the Fundacja Rodzin Górniczych (Mining Family Foundation)
• The title of the Donor of the Year for Prof. Józef Dubiński, General Director of the Central Mining Institute  for the Fundacja Rodzin Górniczych (Mining Family Foundation) for physical person
• The title of Regional Innovation and Development Leader for "Innovative company" in the national competition under the auspices of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Representative of the European Commission in Poland
• Silver Medal at the international fair of inventions Brusselss Innova 2012 for the solution "Multi-level intrinsically safe monitoring system of mine shaft hoist safety" developed by the specialists of the Central Mining Institute
• Scientific Award of the 4th Department of the Technical Sciences of Witold Budryk Polish Academy of Science for Assoc.Prof. Dr. Sc. Adam Smoliński for the postdoctoral monograph entitled "Unconventional ways to use coal for obtaining gas rich in hydrogen".
• European Medal in the 22nd edition of the competition organized by the BCC for the solution named "Platform of shaft artificial bottom".
• Award in the Panteon Polskiej Ekologii (Pantheon of Polish Ecology) competition and for the project named "Revitalization of Urban Riverside Areas"
• The title of "INNOVATION LEADER" for the solution named "Platform of shaft artificial bottom used in protective systems of vertical transport using energy dissipation", granted in the 11th edition of the competition organized by the WKTiR Innovation Center in Katowice
• Merit award from the ERA Sp. z o.o. for integrity, ethics and openness in economic relations
• Distinction in the 12th edition of the ranking of the most dynamic small and medium-sized businesses- "Gazele Biznesu 2011" ("Business Gazelles 2011")
• Distinction at the 19th Giełda Polskich Wynalazków Wyróżnionych na Światowych Wystawach (19th Fair of Polish Innovations Awarded at Global Exhibitions) in 2011, a special Statue and a Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution named "Device for the production of flat steel ropes"
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution named "Device measuring the machinability of coal and rocks", awarded at the 19th Giełda Polskich Wynalazków Wyróżnionych na Światowych Wystawach (19th Fair of Polish Innovations Awarded at Global Exhibitions) in 2011
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution named "Borehole Penetrometer PEN206", awarded at the 19th Giełda Polskich Wynalazków Wyróżnionych na Światowych Wystawach (19th Fair of Polish Innovations Awarded at Global Exhibitions) in 2011
• Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution named "IR analyser of CO2 emission from mining spoil tips", , awarded at the 19th Giełda Polskich Wynalazków Wyróżnionych na Światowych Wystawach (19th Fair of Polish Innovations Awarded at Global Exhibitions) in 2011
• The title of Mining Success of 2011 for  INNOVATION  for "DEVICE MEASURING THE MACHINABILITY OF COAL AND SURROUNDING ROCKS IN UNDERGROUND CONDITIONS"
• Distinction at the 4th edition of the national competition "National Innovation and Development Leaders" for "innovative EU project" for "HUGE- Underground coal gasification aimed at hydrogen production".
• Distinction at the 4th edition of the national competition "National Innovation and Development Leaders" for "innovative service" for "Certification of explosion-proof devices by the principles of IECEx"
• Distinction at the national competition "National Innovation and Development Leaders" for of innovative EU project for "HUGE- Underground coal gasification aimed at hydrogen production"
• Distinction at the national competition "National Innovation and Development Leaders" for innovative service for "Certification of explosion-proof devices by the principles of IECEx"

 

 

Awards obtained in 2011

• Gold Medal at Medinnova Fair 2011 for " Analyser of CO₂ emission from mining spoil tips"
• European Medal for "Multi-level intrinsically safe monitoring system of mine shaft hoist safety",
• Gold Medal at the 60th International Fair of Innovations, Researches and New Technologies BRUSSELS INNOVA 2011 for "Device measuring the machinability of coal and rocks",
• Gold Medal with Distinction for "Device for the production of flat steel ropes", awarded at the International Warsaw Invention Show "IWIS 2011".
•  Silver Medal for "Multi-channel digital seismometric apparatus for recording of the velocity and acceleration of vibrations on the surface AMAX-GSI", awarded at the International Warsaw Invention Show "IWIS 2011".
• Bronze Medal for "Borehole Penetrometer PEN206", awarded at the International Warsaw Invention Show "IWIS 2011".
• Diamond to the Golden Statue of Polish Business Leader, awarded at the BCC Grand Summer Gala.
•  Green Check - the award of the Voivodeship Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Katowice.
• Distinctions of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for inventive activity at the 18th Giełda Polskich Wynalazków Wyróżnionych na Światowych Wystawach (18th Fair of Polish Innovations Awarded at Global Exhibitions), the Museum of Technology in Warsaw.
• The title Responsible Employer 2011, HR Leader.
• The title "Gazele Biznesu" ("Business Gazelles"), awarded by the newspaper "Puls Biznesu".
• The title Mining Success 2010 for INNOVATION  for the "HUGE" project.
• Distinction of Związek Pracodawców Górnictwa Węgla Kamiennego (Union of Hard Coal Mining Employers) OSKARD 2011 for versatile and creative shaping of the modern face of coal industry.

 

 

Awards obtained in 2010

• Donator’s Diploma for supporting of the Regional Economy Chamber charity action “Businessmen for Children” awarded by Regional Economy Chamber in Katowice;
• Well-Deserved Partner of EMAG Distinction;
• title “Leader of Transformation in Silesian Voivodship” for Professor Józef Dubiński awarded by Regional Economy Chamber in Katowice for great contribution in economic restructuring and development of Silesian Voivodship in 1990-2010;
• Honour Golden Distinction of the regional Economy Chamber for Professor Krystyna Czaplicka for Chamber development support, collaboration engagement and economy local-government idea promotion;
• Diploma and Statuette of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution “Portable optoelectronic (IR) methane concentration measurer”;
• Congratulation Letter of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the solution “Pen206 borehole penetrometer”
• Golden Diamond for Silesian Business Cezar awarded by Business Centre Club Chapter
• INTARG Medal and "Leader of the Innovation" Title for collaborative invention of the Silesian University, the Central Mining Institute and the Silesian University of Technology "Synthesis of photolminescent polymer materials"