Prof. Agata Ptak-Belowska has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Educational Plebiscite, an award that honors teachers who are highly respected and cherished. Voting for the plebiscite begins on October 22 of this year.

The purpose of this plebiscite is to recognize the most charismatic and creative educators who excel not only in conveying knowledge but also in building strong relationships with their students. The award seeks passionate instructors noted for their warmth, exemplary personal conduct, and a friendly, collaborative approach to teaching.

Prof. Ptak-Belowska was nominated by the students of the Jagiellonian University Medical College, along with another lecturer, Dr. hab. Bartłomiej Matejko, prof. UJ (more information available here). She is a specialist in internal medicine, serves as the Head of the Department of Physiology at the Jagiellonian University Medical College, and is Vice-Dean for English-Language Education at the Faculty of Medicine. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys skiing, ski touring, and road cycling.

The 2024 Educational Plebiscite for academic teachers consists of two stages. Honorable titles will be awarded in individual voivodeships, followed by a national final. In Małopolska, the competition is organized by „Gazeta Krakowska” and the website Naszamiasto.pl, which provides additional information.

The winners will be determined through voting among the nominees. The provincial stage will commence on October 22 and continue until December 18 of this year. Only one candidate from each voivodeship, based on the highest vote count, will advance to the national competition.

Stage II of the competition is scheduled from January 7, 2025, to January 21, 2025. The winners will be celebrated at a gala event held at the Royal Castle in Warsaw in the spring of next year.

To support our nominated lecturers, remember to participate in the voting starting October 22, 2024, via the website: https://gazetakrakowska.pl/plebiscyt-edukacyjny-2024/pl/2008225