Guardian of National Remembrance Medal
The Guardian of National Remembrance Medal is the most prestigious honor presented by Poland’s Minister of Culture and National Heritage in recognition of outstanding contributions to upholding national memory and preservation of memorial sites in Poland.
Professor Adam Szpaderski has been researching the economic, financial, and management processes related to the development, preservation, commemoration, and functioning of memorial sites for many years. His research provides a foundation for a high standard of education about Auschwitz, the Holocaust and genocides.
In recognition of his exceptional dedication, diligence, and years of unwavering commitment to this cause, Professor Szpaderski was nominated for the medal by the authorities of the Central Museum of Prisoners-of-War in Opole. The medal ceremony took place on September 15, 2023, at the Pawiak Prison Museum.
National Remembrance Medal
The "Guardian of National Remembrance" medal is a great honor for me, it obligates me to continue my efforts in upholding national remembrance, and it gives me great personal satisfaction. It is also a validation of many years devoted to research and practical applications of my research results, which contribute to the preservation of national heritage.
Adam Szpaderski, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Head of the Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites
Professor Adam Szpaderski with Magdalena Erdman, Head of the Department of National Remembrance of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage
Professor Adam Szpaderski with Magdalena Erdman, Joanna Gierczynska, Dr. Violetta Rezler-Wasielewska and Dr. Paulina Florjanowicz
Professor Adam Szpaderski decorated with medal
Contributing expertise of the Center for Research on the Economics and Memorial Sites
For several years, Professor Adam Szpaderski has been researching the economic, financial, and management processes related to the development, preservation, commemoration, and functioning of memorial sites around the world. This unique expertise is becoming increasingly important as nations and societies come to understand the importance of the preservation of memorial sites and their role in the education process of new generations. Contributing the knowledge developed by the Center to various museums and memorial sites is part of the Center’s mission.
Adam Szpaderski, Ph.D. / Associate Professor
Professor Adam Szpaderski specializes in strategic management, management of memorial sites, management of education about Auschwitz, the Holocaust and genocides, and parameterization of cultural heritage institutions. He is Dean’s Representative and the Chairman of the Committee for Internationalization of Education Offer of the Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw, and the Head of the Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites at SWPS University, and the head of the graduate certificate program “The Roots of the 20th Century Totalitarianism: Auschwitz – Holocaust – Genocides.”
Professor Szpaderski is also the Chief Consultant for Strategy and Education Management at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Oświęcim, Chairman of the Council of the Gross-Rosen Museum in Rogoźnica, Education Strategy Advisor at the Stutthof Museum in Sztutowo and Senior Consultant to the Central Museum of Prisoners-of-War.
In addition, he is the head of many implementation projects, and a member of scientific associations devoted to economics, management and culture. He is also a recipient of numerous awards.
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