This year, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) Summer Gala celebrates Polish American contributions to 250 years of American Independence. As we prepare for this nation-wide jubilee, and in support of the biggest general operations fundraiser of the year, we turn to Polish Americans in Chicago and across the United States, as well as anyone who values Polish and Polonian culture and heritage. Your support is crucial in helping us preserve and promote our shared stories and treasures for future generations.

The Gala will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the O’Hare Tech Center in Schiller Park, Illinois. We are proud to announce that Hubert Cioromski, Piotr Uzarowicz, and PNC Bank-Illinois will be honored with the Polish Spirit Award in the individual and organizational categories, respectively.