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Major awards

 

Polish state decorations
2024
  1. Order of the White Eagle
2018
  1. Medal of the Centenary of Regaining Independence
2012
  1. Polonia Restituta Commander’s Cross
2006
  1. Polonia Restituta Officer’s Cross
2000
  1. Polonia Restituta Knight’s Cross
1978
  1. Bronze Medal for Merits for the Country Defense
1977
  1. Bronze Cross of Merit
Other Polish decorations, awards, and distinctions
2024
  1. Economic Award of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics for merits in shaping entrepreneurship and innovation, thereby contributing to Poland’s economic development, awarded by the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics during the XXXIII Economic Forum in Karpacz, 3.09.2024 (individually)
  2. Title “Personality of the 35th Anniversary of Freedom of the Republic of Poland” in the category of science awarded by the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs “Przedsiębiorcy.pl” for extraordinary skills, knowledge, work and effort put into building Polish otorhinolaryngology (individually)
  3. Award in the competition ‘Perspektywy Medycyny’ (Medicine’s Perspectives) for designing and implementing the Hear Box device, awarded to a consortium whose member is the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing (team leader)
  4. Honorary title of Hercules awarded by the Association of Journalists for Health (individually)
2023
  1. Distinction for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in the 6th edition of the competition “Healthy Future – Inspirations 2023” in the category “Innovative hospital – management” (team leader)
  2. Special Award ‘Orzeł Wprost for Science’ for the exceptional contributions to the development of the economy, the region, the country, and the shaping of today’s Poland (individually)
  3. “Merited for the Protection of Human Rights” Badge of Honor awarded by the Polish Ombudsman, Prof. Marcin Wiącek (individually)
  4. Award of the Ministry of Education and Science for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing obtaining A+ category in the scientific evaluation for the years 2017–2021 (team leader)
  5. Certificate of Appreciation of the Minister of Education and Science and a statuette for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for organizing the “Science for Society” Congress and for the merits in promoting the achievements of Polish scientific units and educational centers, whose implementation has a significant impact on the development of modern society (team leader)
  6. Certificate of Appreciation of the Minister of Education and Science and a statuette for the Main Council of Research Institutes for organizing the “Science for Society” Congress and for the merits in promoting the achievements of Polish scientific units and educational centers, whose implementation has a significant impact on the development of modern society (team leader)
  7. “Merited for Polish Science Sapientia et Veritas” gold medal for Prof. Henryk Skarżyński for special contributions to higher education and science, including for outstanding achievements in scientific, teaching, and organizational activities, awarded by the Minister of Education and Science (individually)
  8. Certificate of Appreciation of the Minister of Education and Science for high awards received for presenting and promoting inventions at international invention show in 2022, presented to the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the invention Skarżyński’s Polymodal Sensory Perception Stimulator during the 16th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG 2023, Katowice (team leader)
  9. Certificate of Appreciation of the Minister of Education and Science for high awards received for presenting and promoting inventions at international invention show in 2022, presented to the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the invention Sense Examination Platform during the 16th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG 2023, Katowice (team leader)
  10. The medal of honor ‘The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising’ awarded by the Association of Jewish Combatants and Victims of World War II and the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland, in appreciation of defending the dignity of every human being and fighting against manifestations of xenophobia, nationalism and anti-Semitism (individually)
  11. Title ‘Personality of the Year 2023’ and a statuette ‘Success of the Year 2023’ for prof. Henryk Skarżyński bestowed by the chapter of the award comprising editors of the magazine „Osobowości i Sukcesy” and persons awarded in the previous years (individually)
  12. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 1st on the “List of Hundred 2021” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by the journal “Puls Medycyny”
2022
  1. Award for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in the Leader of Healthcare competition – a special edition of the competition Leader of Change, in the category Prevention and Healthcare Programs, for the project ‘Hearing screening program for first-grade students in primary schools from the Mazovian Voivodeship in the schoolyears 2017/2018 and 2018/2019’ (team leader)
  2. Third place for the World Hearing Center of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in the 5th Competition „Healthy Future – Inspirations” in the category „Innovative Hospital Management” for performing „the largest in the world (in 2021) number of highly specialized hearing implantation surgeries in different types of deafness” (team leader)
  3. Innovator Award of the „Wprost” newsmagazine in the category Personality in Innovations for prof. Henryk Skarżyński for taking a risk and introducing modern technologies to the market in the time of crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic and aggression of Russia in Ukraine (individually)
  4. Diploma on the 30th anniversary of the Main Council of Research Institutes for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing (team leader)
  5. Diploma of Recognition from the Minister of Education and Science for merits for development of Polish and global otosurgery, as well as on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the first in Poland cochlear implantation in a deaf person and the 20th anniversary of the first in the world cochlear implantation in a case of partial deafness’ (individually)
  6. Diploma „Maria Grzegorzewska’s Glasses” awarded by the Senate of the Maria Grzegorzewska University to the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in recognition of its merits (team leader)
  7. Medal of Przemysław Wiktor Odrowąż Pieniążek (the first ever laryngologist in Poland) from the members of the Cracow Section of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeons, awarded for the entirety of clinical and scientific works that perfectly mirrors the Medal’s motto Labores pariunt honores (Labour brings honour)
  8. Distinction in the competition Perspektywy Medycyny (Medicine’s Prospects) in the category ‘Organization – Healthcare’ for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the largest in the world number of hearing implants provided in 2021 in treatment of the total and partial deafness (team leader)
  9. Distinction in the competition Perspektywy Medycyny (Medicine’s Prospects) in the category ‘Telemedicine and e-Health services’ – for the Research-Industry Consortium comprising: the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing (team leader), Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology, Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology at the Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Faculty and Clinic of Ophthalmology of the Medical University of Warsaw, Center of Hearing and Speech Sp. z o.o. and Greenfusion Sp. z o.o. – for creating the Sensory Examination Capsule
  10. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 4th on the “List of Hundred 2021” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by the journal “Puls Medycyny” (individually)
2021
  1. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński is a member of a team that took the first place in the competition “Golden Scalpel” for the project “Functional reconstruction of hearing using the hearing implant Bonebridge 602 and bioactive glass”
  2. Title “Personality of the Decade”, granted by the magazine “Personalities and Successes” in a “Personalities and Successes of 2021” competition, for conducting the first cochlear implantation operations in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe in deaf people and for the world’s first cochlear implantation operations in people with partial deafness (individually)
  3. 2nd place in the competition ‘100 Years of Medical Innovations in Poland’ for prof. Henryk Skarżyński, ‘worldwide known otosurgeon who, as the first in Poland and in the Central and East Europe performed cochlear implantation restoring hearing to a deaf person in 1992, and as the first in the world performed cochlear implantation in partial deafness in an adult in 2002 and a child two years later’; competition organized by ‘Rzeczpospolita’ in cooperation with the Philips Polska (individually)
  4. 1st place in the competition ‘Safe Hospital of the Future – Inspirations 2020’ in the category ‘innovative products and e-services improving the quality of life and health’ for the World Hearing Center of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in Warsaw for the project ‘Sensory Examination Capsule’ initiated by prof. H. Skarżyński; competition organized by the IDEA Trade company in cooperation with ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’ newspaper (team leader)
  5. Medal of Nicolaus Copernicus awarded by Association of Polish Banks in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing and its special merits to Poles’ health (team leader)
  6. 2nd place in the category Science in the plebiscite organized on 20th anniversary of ‘Newsweek’ to choose people who had the largest impact on our social life in the last twenty years (individually)
  7. The Eagle of the Century of ‘Rzeczpospolita’ in the category ‘Science’ for prof. Henryk Skarżyński – creator and director of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, one of the most important Polish doctors and scientists, as the prize jury emphasized in its statement (individually)
  8. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński awarded the Welconomy Emerald (‘Emerald of Hope’) – the prime award of the Welconomy forum in Torun, presented by the President of the Welconomy Program Board during the XXVIII edition of the Forum (individually)
  9. Award for the Sensory Examination Capsule during the XXIII Competition ‘Polish Product of the Future’ organized by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development PARP and the National Centre for Research and Development (team leader)
  10. Title “Visionary in Health” awarded by the weekly magazine “Do Rzeczy” in the category ‘visionary in telemedicine and new technologies’ (individually)
  11. Economy Award of the President of Poland for prof. Henryk Skarzynski – individual award for the outstanding contributions to the development of the Polish economy and entrepreneurship
  12. Title “Leader of the Year 2020 in Healthcare – innovative hospital” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in Kajetany granted in the competition “Success of the Year in Healthcare – Medical Leaders” organized by Termedia publishing house, and editorial boards of “Menadżer Zdrowia” and “Kurier Medyczny” (team leader)
  13. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 2nd on the “List of Hundred 2020” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by the journal “Puls Medycyny”
2020
  1. Award of the Marshal of Masovian Voivodeship (Adam Struzik) for invaluable contributions for developing and cherishing Mazovian traditions and culture, and for successful promotion of our region in Poland and abroad (individually)
  2. First award in the competition “The Warsaw Award for Culture Education 2020” in the category “other excellent projects” for the musical “Silence Interrupted” (individually)
  3. Medal of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing “for the outstanding merits in the development of Polish and world science related to the social role of science” (team leader)
  4. Award “Leaders of change in healthcare. Leaders of VBHC” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in the category efficient health prevention and education (team leader)
  5. Medal of the 100-years of the Polish Olympic Committee as an expression of recognition and gratitude for medical aid for Polish athletes and respect for the scientific achievements Professor Henryk Skarżyński
  6. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński and the World Hearing Center in Kajetany listed among 25 Polish innovators in the ranking of the “My Company Polska” monthly magazine “showcasing companies with the outstanding innovatory gene, whose ideas are changing, or are going to change our reality”
  7. Chapter about prof. Henryk Skarżyński in the book „Masters of Science – about scientific teams” edited by M. Bimel and I. Bimel
  8. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 2nd on the “List of Hundred 2019” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by the journal “Puls Medycyny”
2019
  1. Award of the Rector of the Medical University of Gdańsk (prof. M. Gruchała) for the coauthors of the textbook “Zarys otoneurologii” [Principles of Otoneurology] edited by prof. W. Narożny and prof. H. Skarżyński – II degree diploma for didactic and teamwork achievements (individually)
  2. “Promotional Emblem of the White Eagle Foundation” bestowed by the chapter of the Emblem (individually)
  3. Honorary badge “For Merits in Innovation” awarded by the Prime Minister of Poland (individually)
  4. Diploma awarded by the Ministry of Investments and Development for commitment and participation in the Town of European Funds organized on the Open Days of the European Funds (team leader)
  5. Distinction for Skarżyński’s original method of partial deafness treatment (PDT) – it has been listed in a special study as one of the greatest achievements of science and innovation in Poland: “Science in Poland in 34 Snapshots”, Warsaw: Narodowa Agencja Wymiany Akademickiej; 2019 (individually)
  6. Award “Special Vector of the 30th Anniversary” for economic achievements and contributions to the development of Polish entrepreneurship in the last 3 decades, and for helping thousands of persons suffering from hearing disorders, bestowed on the occasion of 30th anniversary of the Confederation of Polish Employers (individually)
  7. Award “Ambassador of Welconomy” for collaboration during the “Multispecialty program of preventing the civilization disorders and supporting the health of Poles – Health First” (individually)
  8. Distinction “Leader of Change 2019”, in the category netizens’ award, for the project “Program of hearing screening for first graders in the Mazovia voivodship in schoolyears 2017/2018 and 2018/2019” (team leader)
  9. “Heart of Gold” from the “Szlakiem Tęczy” Association for many years of work for hard-of-hearing and deaf patients, including Association’s wards (individually)
  10. Title “Honorary Ambassador of Podlaskie Voivodship” (individually)
  11. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 2nd on the “List of Hundred 2018” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by the journal “Puls Medycyny”
2018
  1. Medal and diploma “100 Years of Independence Restoration” awarded by the Prime Minister (individually)
  2. Flag of the Republic of Poland bestowed by the President of Poland for organizing and social work (team leader)
  3. Award in the category philanthropist bestowed by the chapter of the competition “Polski Przedsiębiorca 2017”, organized by the “Gazeta Polska Codziennie” (individually)
  4. Jubilee statuette “Viribus Unitis” for the long-lasting support, benevolence, and work of behalf of bonding the communities of physicians, pharmacists, patients, pharmaceutical companies, and media (individually)
  5. Super Pearl of the Nadarzyn Commune for the extraordinary scientific achievements and as a sign of respect and gratitude (individually)
  6. Diploma awarded by the web portal Medexpress.pl with thanks for the daily work for patients, impeccable principles, dedication, and sensitivity, educating the society, and igniting the passion for helping others (individually)
  7. Award “Ambassador of 25th anniversary of Welconomy” for extraordinary achievements, integration skills, and cooperation in different areas of life contributing to the improvement of Poland’s economic position, awarded during the “Welconomy Forum” in Toruń (individually)
  8. Diploma for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded during the 22. Science Picnic of Polish Radio and Copernicus Science Centre (team leader)
  9. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 3rd on the “List of Hundred 2017” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by the journal “Puls Medycyny”
2017
  1. VIP Award for organizing the International Music Festival for Children, Youths, and Adults “Beats of Cochlea” awarded by the magazine “VIP” (individually)
  2. Title of a “Friend of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering” of the Warsaw University of Technology for the long-lasting, active collaboration with the Faculty in the field of materials science, contributing to the Faculty’s development and building of its scientific status (individually)
  3. Award of the Polish Bank Association and the “Promyk Słońca” Foundation for extraordinary achievements in the field of creating and applying new technologies for people with impairments (individually)
  4. Diploma for the best score in Poland in the specialization exam in pediatric otorhinolaryngology bestowed by the Minister of Health (individually)
  5. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 1st on the “List of Hundred 2016” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2016
  1. Professor H. Skarżyński included in the Pantheon of Polish Inventors and Discoverers (individually)
  2. Medal of the Rector of the Cardinal Wyszyński University in Warsaw given during the 5th Conference of Healthcare “Pain and Suffering – a Focus of Light and Darkness. Medicine – Theology – Culture” for promoting the holistic vision of a Man experienced by pain and suffering (individually)
  3. Distinction “Laus tibi, non tuleris qui vincula mente animoque” (the cristal dodecahedron, so-called Pythagorean cosmos) and the title of the Master of the Center for Advanced Studies of the Warsaw University of Technology bestowed by the Rector and the Council of the Center for Advanced Studies of the Warsaw University of Technology (individually)
  4. Title “Honorary Golden Engineer” for introducing the newest technical solutions to medicine, awarded by “Przegląd Techniczny” (individually)
  5. Badge “Business Premium 2016” for prof. Henryk Skarżyński and the team of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for ten years of telemedical care for patients with different hearing implants and services remarkable for quality, modernity, and compatibility with the market needs (team leader)
  6. Award “Visionaries of the 21st century” for vision, passion, and success, given by the weekly magazine “Wprost” (individually)
  7. Distinction “Pro Masovia” – the diploma and medal – for the extraordinary merits and the entirety of activities for the Mazovian voivodship awarded by the Marshal of the Mazovian voivodship (individually)
  8. Distinction “Pro Masovia” – the diploma and medal – for the extraordinary merits and the entirety of activities for the Mazovian voivodship awarded by the Marshal of the Mazovian voivodship (team leader)
  9. Honorary badge for Merits for Protection of Children’s Rights “Infantis Dignitatis Defensori” awarded by the Ombudsman for Children (individually)
  10. Honorary title “Nieobojętny 2016” [Not Indifferent 2016] bestowed during the 3rd International Congress of III Irena Sendler Schools (individually)
  11. Occasional medal of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences SGGW for initiating and implementing the program of hearing screening in children from rural areas, bestowed by the Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences SGGW (individually)
  12. Title “Personality of the Year 2016” awarded by the chapter of the magazine “Osobowości i Sukcesy” (individually)
  13. Honorary statuette “Dobrosława” awarded by the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund KRUS in recognition of the long-lasting work for improving the hearing of children from the rural areas (individually)
  14. Title “Ambassador of Integration and Cooperation” bestowed by the Program Council of the Association Integration and Cooperation (individually)
  15. Special award for passion and strength of creation bestowed by the Chapter of the Women of Success (individually)
  16. Distinction “For Merits for Warsaw Archdiocese” bestowed by the Warsaw metropolitan cardinal Kazimierz Nycz (individually)
  17. Primatial medal “Merited for the Church and the Nation” awarded by the primate of Poland archbishop Wojciech Polak, Gniezno metropolitan (individually)
  18. Diploma of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for creativity, imagination, and knowledge, awarded during the 20th Science Picnic of Polish Radio and Copernicus Science Centre (team leader)
  19. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 1st on the “List of Hundred 2015” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2015
  1. Medal of the Commission of National Education for the extraordinary merits for education, awarded by the Minister of National Education (individually)
  2. Golden OTIS with Diamonds – for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for organization of the International Consortium of Hearing Screening Program on Three Continents (team leader)
  3. Golden “Laurel of Innovation” in category Medical Technology for the World Hearing Center of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the project “Polymodal Sensory Perception Stimulator,” awarded by the Chapter of the Stanisław Staszic National Competition for the best innovative product (team leader)
  4. Silver “Laurel of Innovation” in category Medical Technology for the World Hearing Center of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the project “Hearing Screening of Three Continents,” awarded by the Chapter of the Stanisław Staszic National Competition for the best innovative product (team leader)
  5. Gold Laurel of the “Super Biznes” in category science and business, for creating the unique on the global scale center with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, engineers, and physicists, awarded by the editorial board of “Super Ekspres” in cooperation with the Polish Chamber of Commerce, Business Center and Confederation of Polish Employers (individually)
  6. Diploma awarded by the Minister of Economy for actively propagating the ideas and spirit of entrepreneurship and dedication and contribution to the development of the Polish economy (individually)
  7. Award “Wiktor 2014” in the category great personality of science and culture, bestowed by the Television Academy (individually)
  8. Distinction for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in the 27th edition of the Report on Social Responsibility of the Business published by “Gazeta Finansowa,” in recognition of work for the development of telemedicine (team leader)
  9. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 2nd on the “List of Hundred 2014” most influential people in Polish medicine and 4th on the “List of Hundred 2014” most influential people in Polish healthcare in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2014
  1. Medal of the Senate of Poland – “The good of the Republic is the supreme law” (individually)
  2. Diploma for winning the 1st place in a plebiscite “Science is Freedom” organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education on the 25th anniversary of Poland’s independence, for the program “Hearing implants in the treatment of deafness” and the entirety of the scientific output (individually)
  3. Special award and certificate “The Dependable of the 25th Anniversary of Poland’s Freedom” for the extraordinary dedication and hard work, commitment, and passion that have contributed to the development of the Polish economy (individually)
  4. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for project “SZOK System of the Integrated Communication Operations” (team leader)
  5. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for project “National Network of Teleaudiology” (team leader)
  6. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for project “Telefitting – system of remote fitting of a cochlear implant” (team leader)
  7. Distinction “Golden Scalpel 2014” for the project “Program of detecting hearing impairments in schoolchildren in Poland and internationally” in the competition for the outstanding innovator in Polish healthcare organized by “Puls Medycyny” (team leader)
  8. Title “Special Icebreaker” for the extraordinary social sensitivity and promoting the activity of people with impairments in different areas of life, awarded in the competition “Icebreakers 2014” (individually)
  9. Laureate of the plebiscite “People of Freedom” in category science, organized by the TVN and Gazeta Wyborcza on the 25th anniversary of Polish independence (individually)
  10. Title “Crystal Dragon of Success 2014” for a leading manager on a Polish market, distinguished by modern managing methods and ability to succeed under challenging conditions of a modern economy, awarded by the editorial office of the “Polish Market” (individually)
  11. Medal of the Warsaw University of Technology for developing cooperation between physicians and engineers in the treatment of hearing disorders, awarded by the Rector and Senate of Warsaw University of Technology (individually)
  12. “Honorary Citizen of Czyżew Town and Commune” for being a worthy representative of the Wysokomazowieckie region and contribution to the hearing science (individually)
  13. Medal “Merited for Pruszków region” in category health (individually)
  14. “Golden OTIS with Diamonds” (nomination) – award of trust for the project “Early detection of hearing disorders for equal opportunities of children on three continents” – in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tajikistan (individually and team leader)
  15. “Golden OTIS with Diamonds” – award for the project “Early detection of hearing disorders for equal opportunities of children on three continents” – in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tajikistan for the International Consortium of Hearing Screening (individually and team leader)
2013
  1. Golden “Laurel of Innovation” for the project “National Network of Teleaudiology” bestowed by the chapter of the National Competition of Innovative Technical Projects organized by the Chief Technical Organization (individually and team leader)
  2. Medal and distinction for commitment to developing Polish Promotional Program “Teraz Polska” in the field of innovation awarded by the Chapter of the Promotional Emblem “Teraz Polska” (individually)
  3. Distinction “Golden Scalpel 2013” for the outstanding innovator of Polish healthcare for the project “System of the Integrated Communication Operations SZOK®,” awarded by the editorial board of “Puls Medycyny” (team leader)
  4. Prof. Jan Nielubowicz Medal for the outstanding, long-lasting professional activity, research, and commitment to cooperating with the Chamber of Physicians and Dentists, awarded by the Regional Council of Physicians and Dentists (individually)
  5. Medal of the Warsaw University of Technology “Alma Mater Bene Merentibus” for developing cooperation between physicians and engineers in the field of hearing loss treatment, awarded by the Chapter of the Medal and the Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology (individually)
  6. Title “Forbes Professional 2013”, in category physician, awarded in the competition “Professionals 2013 from Mazovia” upon the motion of patients and readers of the monthly magazine “Forbes” (individually)
  7. Special award “Personality of the Year 2012 in Healthcare” bestowed by the jury of the competition “Success of the Year 2012 in Healthcare – Leaders of Medicine” (individually)
  8. Jubilee award – “Golden OTIS 2013” and medal “Viribus Unitis” – for 10 years of work connecting the communities of physicians, pharmacists, patients, and media and for the active foreign cooperation policy (individually)
  9. Special award in the competition “Leaders of Changes in Healthcare” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the entirety of activities and particular achievements in terms of management and groundbreaking achievements in medicine, awarded by Wolters Kluwer Polska and Lazarski University (team leader)
  10. Award “Super Wiktoria” in category personality of the year, awarded in the national economy plebiscite “WIKTORIA Entrepreneurs’ Quality Sign” (individually)
  11. Professor Henryk Skarżyński becomes the 956th knight of the Order of the Smile – medal awarded by the international chapter for saving the hearing of children (individually)
  12. Prof. Zbigniew Religa Special Award for empathy, respect, and dedication shown to the patients as well as significant accomplishments as a doctor and manager, bestowed by the Board of the Foundation for Children “Zdążyć z Pomocą” (individually)
  13. Prof. Zbigniew Religa Distinction for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the extraordinary achievements in the field of comprehensive treatment of people with sensory impairments, awarded by the Board of the Foundation for Children “Zdążyć z Pomocą” (team leader)
  14. Distinction “Laurel of the Nadarzyn Commune” for the accomplishments on a global scale in the field of medical science and with thanks for physician’s everyday work for, among others, the citizens of the Nadarzyn commune (individually)
  15. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 2nd on the “List of Hundred 2012” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2012
  1. Economy Award of the President of the Republic of Poland to the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, in the innovation category, for the development by Prof. Henryk Skarzynski of an original concept for the expansion of the infrastructure of the IFPS World Hearing Center in Kajetany, the development and implementation of a new original method of surgical treatment of partial deafness, the design of new tools –  innovative electrode for combined electrical and acoustic stimulation or electrical supplementation of the patient’s existing hearing – and the world’s first clinical implementation (individually and for the team leader)
  2. Mikołaj Kopernik Medal for the outstanding scientific achievements awarded by the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences (individually)
  3. Golden “Laurel of Innovation” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the project “World Hearing Center of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing” awarded in the Nationwide “Laurel of Innovation” Competition for the Stanisław Staszic Award (team leader)
  4. Gold medal for the National Network of Teleaudiology and Telefitting, in category innovative IT solution for medicine, awarded in the first edition of the competition “Prix Galien Polska” (team leader)
  5. Title “Golden Leader” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, in category innovative ideas in healthcare, awarded in the 6th edition of the competition Leaders of the Polish Healthcare System (team leader)
  6. Award “Honorary Special Pearl” for the entirety of achievements in science, awarded by the editorial board on the monthly magazine “Polish Market” and the Chapter of the Laureates of Honorary Pearls 2012 (individually)
  7. Title “The Outstanding Pole” in category science for developing a modern, original surgical method and novel tools (electrode) for treatment of partial deafness and performing the first in the world surgeries in children and adults, awarded by the Chapter of the Competition “Teraz Polska” (individually)
  8. Statuette of Hippocrates (the highest distinction of the Polish Society of Family Medicine) for the extraordinary contribution to the progress of family medicine (individually)
  9. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the project “Sense Examination Platform” (team leader)
  10. Diploma for the nomination to the Competition “Science in Poland” of the Polish Press Agency PAP “Science Popularizer 2012”, awarded by the Minister of Science and Higher Education (team leader)
  11. Distinction “Top Medical Trends 2012” awarded by the Polish Society of Family Medicine and Termedia publishing house (individually)
  12. Title “Honorary Ambassador of Polish Congresses” bestowed in recognition of service in promoting Poland as a place to organize international congresses, awarded by the Polish Tourism Organization and the Polish Conference and Congress Association (individually)
  13. “Forum Award” given during the Science & Technology Days Poland-East (individually)
  14. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 12th on the “List of Hundred 2011” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2011
  1. Order Ecce Homo for prof. Henryk Skarżyński for dedicating his life and talent to the service of others and profound medical knowledge of speech and hearing awarded by the International Chapter of the Order (individually)
  2. Jan Heweliusz Medal of the Gdańsk University of Technology awarded by the Rector and Senate of the Gdańsk University of Technology (individually)
  3. Medal of the Faculty of Management of the University of Warsaw (individually)
  4. Medal “For Merits for the UMFC” bestowed by the Rector of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (UMFC) (individually)
  5. Title “Benevolenti” and statuette for supporting the pro-society initiatives of the Foundation Pro Seniore and charity work for senior physicians awarded by the chapter of the Regional Chamber of Physicians (individually)
  6. Doctor Tytus Chałubiński Medal for the long and productive service in the Department of Otolaryngology of the I Medical Faculty and the exceptional dedication and contributions for the development of the Medical University of Warsaw (individually)
  7. Special award in the competition for the Award of the Minister of Regional Development “EuroLeader 2011” during the 4th Forum of European Funds (individually)
  8. Title “Golden Leader” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, in category innovative ideas in healthcare, awarder in the competition Leader of the National Healthcare System 2011 (team leader)
  9. Title “Leader of the Region 2011” in category health awarded by the chapter of the competition “Best Companies and Communes of the Radom Region” (team leader)
  10. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for project “Glass-ionomer cement and implants for otosurgery” (team leader)
  11. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for project “Home Rehabilitation Clinic – telerehabilitation system” (team leader)
  12. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the outstanding activity in promoting innovations abroad in 2010 (team leader)
  13. Award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for international achievements in innovation (team leader)
  14. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 5th on the “List of Hundred 2010” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2010
  1. Title “Leader of Innovation®” for the „System of hearing telerehabilitation for patients using cochlear implants” won in the IX edition of the Nationwide Competition “Leader of Innovation® 2010”, during the V National Fair of Economic and Scientific Innovations INTARG – Katowice 2010 (team leader)
  2. Medal with distinction for the “System of hearing telerehabilitation for patients using cochlear implants” awarded during the V National Fair of Economic and Scientific Innovations INTARG – Katowice 2010 (team leader)
  3. Gold medal for the innovative project “Sense Examination Platform” awarded at the IV International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS in Warsaw (individually)
  4. Title “Oscar of the Polish Business 1990–2010” for the extraordinary contribution to the development of medical science, for inspiration and management achievements in building in Poland the healthcare unit on the highest global level, awarded by the Chapter and Board of the Polish Business Club (individually)
  5. Title “The Company of Two Decades 1990–2020” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the courage and effectiveness in realizing the vision of building in Poland the healthcare unit on the highest global level, awarded by the Chapter and Board of the Polish Business Club (team leader)
  6. Title “Gazelle of Business” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded in the 9th edition of the ranking “Gazelles of Business” published by the magazine “Puls Biznesu” (team leader)
  7. Main Award “Golden Scalpel 2010” for the project “Treatment of partial deafness in children and adults using cochlear implants” bestowed by “Puls Medycyny” (individually)
  8. Award “Salus aegroti suprema lex” bestowed by the Chief Board of the Polish Society of Family Medicine and Termedia publishing house during the IV Congress “Top Medical Trends” (individually)
  9. 1st Award in the competition during the XVI National Conference “Biocybernetics and biomedical engineering” for the presentation “New generation of hearing implants for small children” (individually)
  10. Diploma of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland for the exceptional merits in promoting Poland worldwide (individually)
  11. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for project “Sense Examination Platform” (team leader)
  12. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for project “System of hearing telerehabilitation for patients using cochlear implants” (team leader)
  13. Award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for international achievements in innovation (team leader)
  14. Gold certificate “Solid Company White List” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for winning five times (2005–2009) the title “Solid Company” in the economy-consumer program under the patronage of the European Commission (team leader)
  15. Title of the “Honorary Citizen of Warsaw” awarded by the Warsaw City Council (individually)
  16. Diploma of the Friend of the “Dźwięki Marzeń” awarded by the Foundation Orange (individually)
  17. Honorary badge of the Polish Students’ Association (individually)
  18. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 11th on the “List of Hundred 2009” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2009
  1. “Golden Scalpel 2008” in category teleinformation solutions in medicine for the project “Telefitting and Home Rehabilitation Clinic” awarded in the 1st edition of the competition organized by “Puls Medycyny” (team leader)
  2. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Education for project “System of remote fitting of the speech processor of a cochlear implant system” (team leader)
  3. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Education for project “Mobile multimedia systems for hearing and speech screening tests” (team leader)
  4. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Education for project “Multimedia system of assessment of the impact of noise on hearing using teleinformation tools” (team leader)
  5. Honorary badge “For service for healthcare” awarded by the Minister of Health (individually)
  6. Badge “Bene Meritus” for the devoted service in protection of life and health of people, for creating the lasting qualities for the benefit of the society and the exceptional merits for the Polish Medical Association (individually)
  7. Title “Solid Company 2008” awarded to the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing by the chapter of the Economy-Consumer Program under the patronage of the European Commission Representation (team leader)
  8. Title “Leader Oracle 2009” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing – the best customer and partner of the Oracle concern (team leader)
  9. Medal of the 60th anniversary of “Cepelia” for prof. Henryk Skarżyński, bestowed by the Foundation “Cepelia” – Polish Art and Craftwork – 60 years of care for the perishing beauty (individually)
  10. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 10th on the “List of Hundred 2008” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2008
  1. Team Award 1st grade bestowed by the Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology for participating in the worth of the team of the Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology of the Warsaw University of Technology that received the 1st grade Rector’s Award for scientific achievements in 2006–2007 (individually)
  2. Main Award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the international accomplishments in innovation (team leader)
  3. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded during the International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS 2008 in Warsaw for project “Glass-ionomer cement for otosurgery” (team leader)
  4. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded during the International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS 2008 in Warsaw for project “Screening audiometer – Kuba Mikro AS” (team leader)
  5. Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded during the International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS 2008 in Warsaw for project “Multimedia system for monitoring the noise” (team leader)
  6. Gold medal for the project “Mobile multimedia systems for hearing and speech screening tests” awarded by the Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers during the International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS 2008 in Warsaw (individually)
  7. Honorary distinction of the Economy-Consumer Program “Solid Company” (under the patronage of the European Commission Representation) for the exceptional combination of talents of a physician, inventor, entrepreneur, and social worker, awarded by the chapter of the Program (individually)
  8. Title “Solid Company 2007” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, awarded by the chapter of the Economy-Consumer Program under the patronage of the European Commission Representation (team leader)
  9. Silver certificate “Solid Company White List” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for winning three times the title “Solid Company 2005”, “Solid Company 2006”, and “Solid Company 2007” in the Economy-Consumer Program under the patronage of the European Commission Representation (team leader)
  10. Nomination and participation in the finals of the award of the Foundation for Polish Science for the outstanding scientific accomplishments in 2007 (individually)
  11. Rector’s Award Grade I for Prof. Henryk Skarzynski for involvement in works of the team from the Department of Electronics and Information Technology at the Warsaw University of Technology for scientific achievements in 2006-2007
  12. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 20th on the “List of Hundred 2007” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2007
  1. Grand Prix and gold medal for the screening audiometer Kuba Mikro AS, awarded during the International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS in Warsaw (team leader)
  2. Silver medal for the “Glass-ionomer cement for otosurgery,” awarded during the International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS in Warsaw (team leader)
  3. Bronze medal for the “System of remote fitting of a cochlear implant system,” awarded during the International Warsaw Inventions Show IWIS in Warsaw (team leader)
  4. Special award “Man of the Year 2007 in Healthcare” in the competition “Success of the Year 2007 in Healthcare – Leaders of Medicine” organized by Termedia publishing house (individually)
  5. Title “Man of Success 2006” in category science awarded by the weekly journal “Kontakty” and the Higher School of Agrobusiness in Lomza (individually)
  6. 2nd place in the competition “Pearls of Medicine” in category single-specialty hospitals for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded by the chapter and organizers of the National Medical Competition “Pearls of Medicine 2007” (team leader)
  7. Title “Solid Company 2006” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, awarded by the chapter of the Economy-Consumer Program under the patronage of the European Commission Representation (team leader)
  8. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 8th on the “List of Hundred 2006” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2006
  1. Medal “LAUDABILIS” and title “Trustworthy” for the exceptional merits for the Chamber of Physicians and Dentists, awarded by the Regional Council of Physicians and Dentists (individually)
  2. “Honorary Pearl” in the field of science awarded by the Chapter of the Award, Polski Rynek publishing house, and the editorial office of the “Polish Market” (individually)
  3. Title of the Physician of “Rynek Zdrowia” bestowed in the plebiscite of the magazine “Rynek Zdrowia” (individually)
  4. Title of the “Physician of the Year 2005” for proving that in Polish conditions, it is possible to create a clinical center setting the highest standards in the field of implantation techniques, bestowed by the editing office of the physicians’ magazine “Konsyliarz” (individually)
  5. Diploma of recognition for the worldwide success in audiology and pioneering achievements in restoring hearing awarded by the Chief Board of Polish Medical Association (individually and for the team leader)
  6. Gold medal for the pioneering methods and actions in restoring hearing to the impaired awarded by the Academy of Polish Success (team leader)
  7. Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing and the Institute of Control Systems for the project „Screening audiometer – Audiometr S” (team leader)
  8. Title “Solid Company 2005” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded by the chapter of the Economy-Consumer Program under the patronage of the European Commission Representation (team leader)
  9. Award in the Competition “Polish Product of the Future 2006”, in category product of the future, for the screening audiometer Kuba Mikro AS, bestowed by the chapter of the competition and the Polish Agency of Entrepreneurship Development (team leader)
  10. Distinction in the competition “Mazovian company of the Year 2005” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, in category medicine – hospitals, awarded by the chapter and organizers of the competition (team leader)
  11. Nomination to Alina Pienkowska Award 2006 submitted by the monthly magazine “Służba Zdrowia” (individually)
  12. Nomination and participation in the finals of the competition for the award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education in category research for the development of the society (individually)
  13. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 42nd on the “List of Hundred 2005” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2005
  1. Polish Promotional Emblem “Poland: Now” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the program of treatment of hearing disorders with hearing implants awarded in 15th edition of the competition for best products and services (team leader)
  2. Honorary Award of Trust “Golden OTIS 2004” for dedication and heart shown to children with hearing impairments and for perseverance and energy in fighting to give a healthy life to little patients (individually)
  3. Award and diploma of recognition of the Minister of Science and Computerization for international accomplishments in innovation – a device for hearing screening in newborns “Kuba Mikro” (team leader)
  4. Diploma of recognition and title “Maecenas of Telemedicine in 2005” for the International Center of Hearing and Speech of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, awarded by ISfTeH – International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth and Polish Telemedicine and eHealth Society (team leader)
  5. Title “Company of the Year 2004” for the International Center of Hearing and Speech of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the international level of access to all medical services and exemplary economic activities, awarded by the chapter and board of the Polish Business Club (team leader)
  6. 4th place for the International Center of Hearing and Speech of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, in category single specialty hospitals, in Poland-wide ranking of hospitals “Safe Hospital 2005” organized by “Rzeczpospolita” daily newspaper (team leader)
  7. Diploma of the Ministry of Science and Computerization for the award nomination in the competition “Popularizer of science” (individually)
  8. Diploma of the Ministry of Science and Computerization for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the project “Device for Hearing Screening” (team leader)
  9. Award of the Minister of Science and Computerization for international accomplishments in innovation (team leader)
  10. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 26th on the “List of Hundred 2004” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2004
  1. Medal “Gloria Medicinae” – the highest distinction of the Polish Medical Association for dedicated service to people, the highest respect for people’s health and lives, for the dependable and worthy performance of the art of healing, for maintaining the honor and noble traditions of the medical estate and for creating the lasting values for the Polish Medical Association (individually)
  2. Diploma for the International Center of Hearing and Speech of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for taking the 8th place in category best single specialty hospital in Poland awarded in the nationwide ranking “Safe Hospital 2004” organized by “Rzeczpospolita” and Center for Monitoring Quality in Healthcare (team leader)
  3. Gold medal for the International Center of Hearing and Speech of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the comprehensive treatment of hearing and speech disorders on the highest global level awarded by the Academy of Polish Success (team leader)
  4. Distinction “Construction of the Year 2003” for the investor – Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the excellent organization of an investment process, high quality of works and application of modern technological solutions during the construction of the International Center of Hearing and Speech in Kajetany near Nadarzyn, awarded by the Polish Association of Building Engineers and Technicians and the Main Office of Construction Supervision (team leader)
  5. Diploma of the Ministry of Science and Computerization for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the project “Multimedia systems for testing hearing, speech, and vision” (team leader)
  6. Diploma “More Beautiful Poland” for creating beauty that is Polish pride in the world, awarded by the Initiative for More Beautiful Poland under the patronage of the Minister of Culture and honorary patronage of the President of Poland (individually)
  7. Title “Friend of the School” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, awarded by the Corporation of Students of the Primary School no. 273 in Warsaw (team leader)
  8. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 40th on the “List of Hundred 2003” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2003
  1. Award “Lasting Trace” for the outstanding accomplishments bestowed by the Rector of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków (individually)
  2. Medal and title “Leader of Innovation” for the innovative solution “Device of hearing screening tests Kuba Mikro,” awarded during the Fair of Economic and Scientific Innovations INTARG 2003 (team leader)
  3. Award of the City of Warsaw in recognition of merits for the Capital of Poland, bestowed by the Warsaw City Council (individually)
  4. Diploma of recognition awarded by the State Committee for Scientific Research to the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for novel applications of IT tools in healthcare (team leader)
  5. Diploma of recognition awarded by the State Committee for Scientific Research and the award of the Chairman of the State Committee for Scientific Research for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for project “Multimedia systems for hearing, speech and vision tests” (team leader)
  6. Diploma of recognition awarded by the State Committee for Scientific Research and the award of the Chairman of the State Committee for Scientific Research for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for project “Device for hearing screening tests” (team leader)
  7. Distinction and the promotional title “Patient-friendly Medical Center” for the International Center of Hearing and Speech, awarded by the World Foundation Health – Mind – Heart and the International Award Chapter (team leader)
  8. Title “Best Otolaryngological Hospital in Poland” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in the Ranking of Hospitals 2003 published by “Wprost” (team leader)
  9. Badge for participating in the action “Protection from noise” and for assuming the patronage of the art competition “Quiet and Safe” awarded by the Primary School no. 273 in Warsaw (individually)
  10. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński 46th on the “List of Hundred 2002” most influential people in Polish medicine in a plebiscite organized by “Puls Medycyny”
2002
  1. Medal for the innovative solution “Multimedia systems for screening of hearing, speech and vision” awarded during the Fair of Economic and Scientific Innovations INTARG in Katowice (team leader)
  2. Promotional title “Leader of Health promotion in Poland” bestowed by the International Award Chapter and the World Foundation Health – Mind – Heart (individually)
  3. Award “Eskulap 2001” in category specialist physician of Mazovia voivodship bestowed in the nationwide plebiscite organized by the National Network of Medical Information and Mazovian Health Fund (individually)
  4. Silver medal awarded by the Chapter of the Academy of Polish Success (team leader)
  5. Diploma of recognition of the State Committee for Scientific Research for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for developing project “Universal system for vision impairment diagnostics” (team leader)
  6. Diploma of recognition of the State Committee for Scientific Research for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for developing project “Universal system of speech testing and rehabilitation” (team leader)
2001
  1. Gold medal and title of the Honorary Member of the Chapter for prof. Henryk Skarżyński for the outstanding scientific and clinical work awarded by the Academy of Polish Success (individually)
  2. 1st Grade Award of the Minister of Health for the extraordinary accomplishments in the field of healthcare, including developing and implementing in several regions of Poland the multimedia programs for universal tests of hearing and speech (team leader)
  3. Gold medal in category electronics and information technology for the project “Universal system of diagnosing vision impairments, testing and rehabilitation of speech and hearing impairments,” awarded during the International Inventions Fair “Innowacje 2001” in Gdansk (team leader)
  4. Bronze medal for accomplishments in business activity awarded by the Academy of Polish Success (team leader)
  5. Title “Leader of Information Technology 2001” in recognition of the accomplished application of IT in health promotion, awarded by the magazine “ComputerWorld” (team leader)
  6. Title “Product of the Year 2000” for the multimedia programs for diagnostics and therapy of hearing, voice and speech impairments that are the unique globally solution enabling treatment of hearing and speech, awarded by the Chapter and Board of the Polish Business Club (team leader)
2000
  1. 1st Award for the outstanding Polish accomplishment in science and technology awarded by the Prime Minister (individually)
  2. Award of the Minister of Health for the outstanding achievements in healthcare, including development and implementation of the “Program of auditory brainstem implants” (individually and team leader)
  3. Promotional title “Polish Invention of the Year 2000” for programs for testing hearing and speech through the internet, awarded by the World Foundation Health – Mind – Heart and the International Award Chapter (individually)
  4. Award of the State Committee for Scientific Research and the TV science program “Proton” for the extraordinary scientific achievements and the “Program of auditory brainstem implants in Poland” (individually)
  5. Award “Busola 2000” for restoring to people hearing and hope of escaping from the world of silence awarded by the weekly magazine “Przegląd” (individually)
1998
  1. Award of the Minister of Health and Social Care for the extraordinary accomplishments in the field of health protection, including the elaboration of the universal program of screening tests for early detection of hearing disorders in newborns (individually and team leader)
  2. Title “Honorary Ambassador of Polish Congresses” awarded by the Polish Conference and Congress Association and the Department of Physical Culture and Tourism for promoting Poland as the country of congresses and conferences (individually)
  3. Distinction for generosity, kindness, understanding, cooperation, namely all that enables achieving the noble goals benefiting children and youths with impairments, awarded by the Chapter of the Stanisław Kostka Foundation of Help for Children and Youths with Impairments “Heart of Gold” (individually)
1997
  1. Award of the Minister of Health and Social Care for prof. Henryk Skarżyński and his team for developing the first Polish-language program of rehabilitation for deaf patients after cochlear implantation (team leader)
1994
  1. Title “Golden Engineer” awarded in the plebiscite organized by the magazine “Przegląd Techniczny” (individually)
  2. Award “Honorary Silver Ace” awarded by the Polish Promotion Corporation (individually)
1993
  1. Award “Parasol szczęścia” bestowed by the magazine “Twoje Dziecko” (individually)
1992
  1. Title “Citizen of Warsaw of the Year 1992” awarded in the plebiscite organized by the journal “Ekspress Wieczorny” and Warsaw Regional TV (individually)
  2. Distinction for the “Medical Event of the Year 1992” awarded by the Polish Business Club (individually)
1985
  1. Science Award in the Tytus Chałubiński National Science Competition (individually)
1983
  1. Henryk Skarżyński fourfold laureate (1983–2000) of the award of the Rector of the Medical Academy of Warsaw (individually)
  2. Prof. J. Miodoński science award bestowed by the Board of the Polish Society of Otolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeons (individually)
1978
  1. Silver “Aesculapius” award in students’ competition “Primus Inter Pares” (individually)
International state decorations
2013
  1. Medal “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” bestowed by Pope Francis
2011
  1. Medal of Honor bestowed by the President of Georgia Micheil Saakaszwili
2010
  1. Officer’s Cross of the Medal for Inventiveness “Finis Coronat Opus” awarded by the High Commission of the Invention Award of the Kingdom of Belgium
2009
  1. Medal “For Merits” 3rd degree awarded by the president of Ukraine Wiktor Juszczenko
2008
  1. Officer’s Cross of the Medal for Inventiveness “Labor Improdus Omnia Vincit” awarded by the High Commission of the Invention Award of the Kingdom of Belgium
2005
  1. Knight’s Cross of the Medal for Inventiveness “Tantae Molis Erat” awarded by the High Commission of the Awards of the Kingdom of Belgium
Other international decorations, awards, and distinctions

 

2023
  1. Paper Implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model in Cochlear Implant recipients: a multi-center prospective follow-up cohort study awarded in the clinical research category by the ASPCI Scientific Committee at the 14th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences 2023, Seoul, Korea (co-author)
  2. Diploma awarded by the Polish-American Medical Society for outstanding contributions to hearing improvement surgery and audiology, for leadership in international surgical education and health care in Poland (individually)
  3. Prof. Henryk Skarzynski honored with an invitation to deliver the Tondorf Lecture at the 2nd World Tinnitus Congress and 13th International Tinnitus Seminar, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (individually)
2022
  1. Platinum medal for the Senses Examination Capsule at the PRIX EIFFEL 2022 International Invention Contest (team leader)
  2. Silver medal for the Senses Examination Capsule awarded during the INNOVERSE Invention & Innovation Expo 2022 – USA (team leader)
  3. Medal of Honor on the 10th anniversary of “Alumni Club and Friends” awarded by the Medical University of Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov in Varna for many years of cooperation (individually)
2021
  1. Prestigious distinction for prof. Henryk Skarżyński awarded by the Iraqi Society of Otorhinolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeons for contribution to education and support of the Iraqi specialists (individually)
2019
  1. Distinction of the Scientific Faculty of the European Symposium of Pediatric Cochlear Implantation (ESPCI) in Bucharest (individually)
2018
  1. Gold medal in the category invention awarded during the 3rd Japan Design, Idea & Invention Expo in Tokyo organized by the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA) and the Chizai Corporation for innovative products : Skarżyński Polymodal Sensory Perception Stimulator (SPPS-S) (team leader)
  2. Gold medal in the category invention awarded during the 3rd Japan Design, Idea & Invention Expo in Tokyo organized by the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA) and the Chizai Corporation for innovative products: Sensory Examination Capsule (team leader)
  3. Best International Design Award – special award for the Sensory Examination Capsule bestowed during the 3rd Japan Design, Idea &Invention Expo in Tokyo organized by the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA) and Chizai Corporation (team leader)
2017
  1. Polish-Ukrainian economy award “Buława 2017” bestowed during the Baltic Business Forum (individually)
  2. The second Guinness World Record for the meeting of the largest number of patients with hearing implants in one place and time – set by the patients of prof. H. Skarżyński in the World Hearing Center on 15 July, during the picnic on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the first cochlear implantation in Poland
  3. Blessing of Pope Francis bestowed on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the first cochlear implantation performed by prof. Henryk Skarżyński – a gift from the Holy See
2016
  1. Gold medal awarded by the director of the National Center of Care for Mother and Child in Bishkek (individually)
  2. Outstanding Achievement Award – honorable distinction for: inspirational leadership in establishing a treatment centre for the surgical treatment of hearing loss which is world renowned; tireless advocate for the hearing impaired nationally and internationally; provision of leadership in establishing a national hearing screening program as well as pioneering a model for remote delivery of ongoing care to implant recipients using computer technology, bestowed during 14th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies (CI2016) in Toronto (individually)
  3. Diploma of recognition on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded by the National Research Centre for Audiology and Hearing Rehabilitation in Moscow, Russia (team leader)
2015
  1. Golden medal for the invention “Skarżyński Polymodal Sensory Perception Stimulation (SPPS)” awarded at the Global Exhibition of Inventions for Creative, Happy, Human, and Smart Cities “Innovacities Latinoamerica” in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil (team leader)
2014
  1. Gold medal in the category medical devices for the first in the world system “National Network of Teleaudiology,” awarded in the international competition “Prix Galien” in Monte Carlo, Monaco – “Prix Galien Award” is considered to be the medical-field equivalent of the Nobel Prize (team leader)
2013
  1. Gold medal and diploma for “Telefitting – system of remote fitting of a cochlear implant’s parameters,” awarded by the international jury during the 5th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “Euroinvent” in Iaşi, Romania (team leader)
  2. Gold medal and diploma of excellence for “The System of the Integrated Communication Operations SZOK®” awarded by the University of Technology in Cluj-Napoca in Romania, during the 5th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “Euroinvent” in Iaşi, Romania (team leader)
  3. Silver medal and diploma for “The System of Integrated Communication Operations SZOK®,” awarded by the international jury during the 5th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “Euroinvent” in Iaşi, Romania (team leader)
  4. Diploma of Excellence of the National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry (ICECHIM) in Bucharest for “Telefitting – system of remote fitting of a cochlear implant system”, awarded during the 5th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “Euroinvent” in Iaşi, Romania (team leader)
  5. Special EYReC (ENVEX Young Researcher Club) award of the University of Malaysia in Perlis for “Telefitting – a system of remote fitting of a cochlear implant” bestowed during the 5th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “Euroinvent” in Iaşi, Romania (team leader)
  6. Medal and diploma awarded by the National Agency for Intellectual Property of the Moldova Republic (AGEPI), bestowed during the 5th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “Euroinvent” in Iaşi, Romania, for project “Telefitting” – a system of remote fitting of a cochlear implant” (team leader)
  7. Medal and diploma awarded by the National Agency for Intellectual Property of the Moldova Republic (AGEPI) bestowed during the 5th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “Euroinvent” in Iaşi, Romania, for project “System of the Integrated Communication Operations SZOK®” (team leader)
  8. Gold medal with distinction for the project “National Network of Teleaudiology” awarded at the 2nd International Exhibition of Innovative Technologies and Inventions “Innovation Turkey” in Istanbul, Turkey (team leader)
  9. Diploma for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for participating in the international exhibition and scientific conference “Health 2013”, awarded by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and the Chamber of Trade and Commerce of Turkmenistan (team leader)
  10. Distinction for contribution in the field of Otology and Otologic Surgery awarded by the president of the 29th Politzer Society Meeting (individually)
2012
  1. Guinness World Record in the category: the largest gathering of people with medical ear implants in one place and time (557) – set by patients of prof. Henryk Skarżyńskiand, the team of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
2011
  1. Diploma and gold medal for the “Sense Examination Platform” awarded on the Research and Innovations in Technology Salon “Medinnova” in Casablanca, Morocco (individually)
  2. Cochlear Nucleus Award – award of recognition for dedication and commitment to restoring hearing to many people, bestowed by the CEO of Cochlear Ltd. (individually)
  3. Distinction bestowed by the Cochlear company for contributions to the progress in the field of cochlear implants (individually)
  4. Diploma of recognition for the significant and invaluable contribution to the development of hearing implants awarded by Med-El company (individually)
2010
  1. The main award “21st Century Achievement Awards” for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the “Cochlear Implant Innovation Project” (system of remote implant fitting and telerehabilitation), in category healthcare in the Computerworld Honors Program, Washington, USA (team leader)
  2. Gold medal for the Sense Examination Platform awarded at the International Trade Fair “Ideas – Inventions – New Products” (iENA) in Nuremberg, Germany (team leader)
  3. Gold medal with mention and diploma of the minister of the French Community of Belgium for the unique materials for the reconstruction surgery of the middle ear – glass-ionomer cement and implants intended for use in otosurgery, awarded during the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation „Brussels Innova!” in Brussels, Belgium (individually and as the team leader)
  4. Gold medal for the “System of remote fitting of the cochlear implant parameters” at the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Innova!” in Brussels, Belgium (individually and team leader)
  5. Silver medal for the project “Home Rehabilitation Clinic” at the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Innova!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  6. Diploma of the Russian Network Clinics’ Origitea and the Medkomservice Managing Company for invention “Glass-ionomer cement and implants intended for use in otosurgery”, awarded at the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (individually and team leader)
  7. The cup of the Russian network of clinics Origitea and the Medkomservice company for contributions to the development of medicine and health bestowed at the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  8. Diploma of the Wallonia region and the French Community of Wallonia-Brussels awarded during the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  9. Silver medal for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the “Sense Examination Platform” awarded at the 109th International Salon of Inventions “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (team leader)
  10. Gold medal for the Sense Examination Platform, awarded during the 38th International Exhibition of Inventions “Geneva Inventions” Switzerland (team leader)
  11. Special award for the Sense Examination Platform, bestowed by the Isfahan University of Technology Robotic Center in Iran at the 38th International Exhibition of Inventions “Geneva Inventions” Switzerland (team leader)
  12. Gold medal ITEX for innovative project “Sense Examination Platform” awarded at the 21st International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (team leader)
  13. Special Prize for the excellent efforts in creating invention exhibited at the ITEX 2010 (Sense Examination Platform), bestowed by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) at the 21st International Invention, Innovation &Technology Exhibition (ITEX) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (team leader)
  14. Diploma of the Association “Russian House for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation” awarded at the 21st International Invention, Innovation &Technology Exhibition (ITEX) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (team leader)
  15. Gold medal of the Korea Invention Promotion Association in recognition of excellent and creative efforts to invent “Home Rehabilitation Clinic – Telerehabilitation System,” awarded at the SIIF – Seoul International Invention Fair in Korea (team leader)
  16. Gold medal of the Korea Invention Promotion for the extraordinary creativity in developing the project “Sense Examination Platform,” awarded at the SIIF – Seoul International Invention Fair in Korea (team leader)
  17. Special Award of the Taiwan Invention Association in recognition of the invention “Sense Examination Platform” with potential to significantly enhance home living, awarded at the SIIF – Seoul International Invention Fair in Korea (team leader)
  18. Diploma of the Association “Russian House for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation” awarded for the telerehabilitation system “Home Rehabilitation Clinic” at the SIIF – Seoul International Invention Fair in Korea (team leader)
  19. Silver medal and the Female Inventor Award for the project “Sense Examination Platform” at the Taipei International Invention Show & Technomart (INST) Invention Contest in Taipei, Taiwan (team leader)
  20. Gold medal for the project “Sense Examination Platform” awarded at the VI International Salon of Inventions and New Technologies “New Times” in Sevastopol, Ukraine (team leader)
2009
  1. Gold medal with distinction for the Sense Examination Platform awarded during the International Technological Innovation Exhibition EXPO INNOVA 2009, Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  2. Gold medal for the „System of hearing telerehabilitation for patients using cochlear implants” awarded during the 108th International Salon of Inventions “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (team leader)
  3. Gold medal for the “Multimodal interface for controlling the computer using lips and tongue movements” awarded at the 108th International Salon of Invention “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (team leader)
  4. Silver medal for the “Graphic multimodal interface” awarded during the 108th International Salon of Inventions “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (team leader)
  5. Nomination of the Minister of Health to the United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize in the competition under the patronage of the World Health Organization (individually)
2008
  1. Gold medal for the project “Mobile multimedia systems for hearing and speech screening tests,” awarded at the 36th International Salon of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland (team leader)
  2. Silver medal for the “System of monitoring the environmental noise” awarded at the 36th International Salon of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland (team leader)
  3. Gold medal for the innovation “System for the Remote Adjustment of the Speed Processor of a Cochlear Implant” awarded at the 57th Belgian and International Technological Innovation Exhibition BRUSSELS INNOVA, Brussels, Belgium (individually and team leader)
  4. Gold medal “Brussels Innova Eureka Competition” and diploma for the “System for the Remote Adjustment of the Speed Processor of a Cochlear Implant,” awarded by the Ministry of Education, Research and Youth of Romania and the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research during the 57th Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (individually)
  5. Nomination of the device Kuba Mikro AS to the finals of the “World Cup of Computer-Implemented Inventions” competition in Beijing, China (team leader)
  6. Nomination of the Minister of Health to the international scientific award of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation in Bangkok, Thailand (individually)
2007
  1. Gold medal for the project “Glass-ionomer materials for otosurgery,” awarded during the 107th International Salon of Inventions “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (individually)
  2. Gold medal for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the screening audiometer Kuba Mikro AS, awarded during the International Salon of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland (team leader)
  3. Gold medal for the screening audiometer Kuba Mikro AS awarded in the World Cup of Computer-Implemented Inventions during the International Trade Fair “Ideas – Inventions – New Products” iENA in Nuremberg, Germany (team leader)
2005
  1. Gold medal for screening audiometer for children and newborns, being a unique achievement among medical inventions, awarded during the 104. International Salon of Inventions “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (team leader)
  2. Gold medal for the device for hearing screening Audiometr S (Kuba Mikro AS) during the 54. World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technology “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  3. Diploma for the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing for the device for hearing screening with objective methods and audiometry, for scientific and technical activity and significant achievements presented during the “Brussels Eureka!” 2005 Fair, awarded by the Federal Agency for Industry in Russia and the Russian Organizing Committee during the International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  4. Diploma of recognition and title “Maecenas of Telemedicine in 2005” for the International Center of Hearing and Speech of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, awarded by ISfTeH – International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth and Polish Telemedicine and eHealth Society (team leader)
2004
  1. Gold medal for the device for hearing screening in children and newborns Kuba Mikro, which is the unique achievement among the inventions in the field of healthcare, awarded during the 103. International Salon of Inventions “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (team leader)
  2. Certificate of the International Association of Registered Certified Tomatis Consultants (IARCTC) entitling to conducting the Tomatis therapy (individually)
  3. Portal Telewelfare.com with multimedia systems for testing hearing, tinnitus, speech, and vision nominated to finals of the competition organized by the European Commission “eEurope Awards for eHealth” in Cork, Ireland (team leader)
2003
  1. Gold medal for the “Multimedia system for testing hearing, speech and vision,” awarded during the 102nd International Salon of Inventions “Concours Lépine” in Paris, France (team leader)
2002
  1. Gold medals awarded during the 51st International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium for Device for testing hearing (team leader)
  2. Gold medals awarded during the 51st International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium for Multimedia systems for testing hearing, vision, and speech (team leader)
  3. Award of the Belgian Minister for the “Multimedia systems for testing hearing, vision and speech,” awarded during the 51st International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  4. The cup of the Wallonian Minister of Employment and Training for the unique device for screening tests of hearing in newborns “Kuba Mikro,” awarded during the 51st International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  5. Grand Prix International – main award of the Organisation Mondiale de la Presse Périodique for the “Multimedia systems for testing hearing, vision and speech” awarded during the 51st International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
  6. Gold medal of the Jury and medal of the Croatian Inventors Association for the unique device for screening tests of hearing in newborns Kuba Mikro, awarded during the 51st International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation “Brussels Eureka!” in Brussels, Belgium (team leader)
2000
  1. Distinction in category healthcare and quality of life for “System of the Universal Hearing Tests I CAN HEAR” – the best Internet service, awarded during the worldwide competition organized by the European Commission “Stockholm Challenge Award 2000” in Stockholm, Sweden (team leader)
  2. Nomination for the “System of the Remote Hearing Testing I CAN HEAR” (in the category Empowering Citizens and Improving Democracy with Multimedia) as one of the 25 best European multimedia products in the competition “EuroPrix MultiMediaArt” organized by the European Commission presented during the Frankfurt Book and Multimedia Fair in Germany (team leader)
1999
  1. Diploma for an outstanding presentation during the 2nd Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences in Seoul (Korea) for presentation The first auditory brainstem implantation in Poland (individually)