Four scientists of the Silesian University of Technology received awards from the Minister of Education and Science. They are awarded for achievements in the field of scientific, didactic, implementation, organizational activities and overall achievements.

The 1st degree individual award for significant achievements in the field of organizational activity was granted to Dr Aleksandra Kuzior, Silesian University of Technology, Prof. Eng. Andrzej Świerniak, and for significant achievements in science to Dr Eng. Marcin Woźniak, Silesian University of Technology.

Prof. Eng. Łukasz Drobiec won the award for implementation activities. In this category, awards were given to researchers who practically used the results of scientific research or development work in industrial, scientific or commercial activities, commercialized the results of scientific activity and know-how and implemented original design and technological achievements.