Our Own Fountain Hills Sister Cities Vice President Elizabeth Matej-Horchem Wins Prestigious Award
The “Outstanding Pole” Competition is an initiative of the Polish Promotional Emblem Foundation. Their goal is to create a positive image of people of Polish heritage by promoting and rewarding their achievements. The official award ceremony took place during the celebrations of the Polish Diaspora Day held on June 5, 2025.
This year’s recipient of the “Outstanding Pole” honor is none other than our beloved FH Sister Cities Vice President and consummate Polish culture advocate, Elizabeth Matej-Horchem! We all celebrate Elizabeth on being presented with this well-deserved award!
Here's What the Award Committee Had to Say...
The Polish Promotional Emblem Foundation has the great honor to inform Elizabeth Matej-Horchem that by the decision of the Chapter of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles, you have become the winner of this year’s edition of the “Outstanding Pole” Competition on the west coast of the USA in the Personality category.
This award is an expression of recognition of her successes and commitment to promoting Poland outside its borders.
Headed to the Wende Museum for the Event...
Elizabeth and Bogumil Horchem traveled to Los Angeles to this special event honoring her outstanding work promoting Polish heritage. The event venue was the Wende Museum, an art museum, cultural center, and archive that preserves history and brings it to life through exhibitions, scholarship, education, and community engagement.
The event was hosted by Paulina Kapuścińska and the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles.
The event included a celebration of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791; the first constitution in Europe, and the 45th anniversary of the SOLIDARITY agreement in 1980. A ceremony in honor of Elizabeth Matej-Horchem followed.
Fountain Hills Sister Cities Members and Subscribers Wish to Congratulate and Celebrate Elizabeth Matej-Horchem on this Outstanding Recognition!
