Laureates of previous editions

Laureates of the X Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2024
Determining the results of the 10th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest decided to grant
the 1st place and the award to Mr Michał Stępień for the master’s diploma thesis entitled “Analysis of selected functional properties of ecological clothing packages”, carried out under the supervision of prof. Ph.D. engineer Iwona Frydrych;
Second place was granted ex aequo to:
Ms Morgan Klara Renard for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled “”Modeling of thermal insulation properties of multi-layer textile systems used in firefighters’ protective clothing”, carried out under the supervision of: dr hab. Adam Puszkarz;
and
Ms Urszula Chlebicka for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled: “Zero Waste. Clothing construction allowing for minimizing waste”, written under the supervision of: Dr. Eng. Magdalena Owczarek and Dr. Andrzej Foder;
The Chapter of the contest decided also to grand third place ex aequo for two diploma thesis:
Ms Magdalena Małkowska for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled: „Assessment of the ballistic effectiveness of soft ballistic packages”, carried out under the supervision of: Dr. Justyna Pinkos.
and
Ms Marta Kołodziejak for the master’s diploma thesis entitled: “Pictograms in clothes”, made under the supervision of: Dr. Anna Szumigaj-Badziak and Dr. Eng. Magdalena Owczarek.
At the request of the Director of the Gdynia Cotton Association, it was also granted Distinction in the form of a commemorative diploma of Ms. Eng. Joanna Szpunar for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled “Collection of clothing made of embossed fabrics”, written under the supervision of: prof. Ph.D. engineer Małgorzata Matusiak.
The awards ceremony took place on May 24, 2024, during the Celebration of the 79th Anniversary of the Lodz University of Technology.

Laureates of the IX Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2023
Determining the results of the 9th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest decided to grant
the 1st place and the award to Ms Ewelina Fryc for the master’s diploma thesis entitled “Social message in clothing. Design and implementation of a clothing collection and poster” written under supervision of Magdalena Owczarek PhD Eng., Anna Szumigaj-Badziak PhD.
Second place was granted to Ms Monika Kawelczyk for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled “Material and construction design of gloves type EVA for cosmonauts” written under supervision of prof. Izabella Krucińska PhD Emg., Ewa Skrzetuska PhD Eng.
Third place was granted to Ms Ewa Kaczmarek for the bachelor’s diploma thesis entitled “The use of photo luminescent materials in building clothing collections” written under supervision of Magdalena Owczarek PhD Eng.

Laureates of the VIII Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2022
Determining the results of the 8th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest decided to grant
the 1st place and the award to Ms Nina Kuryłło Eng. for the master’s diploma thesis entitled “Specialized clothing for adults with Down syndrome” written under supervision of professor Małgorzata Matusiak at the Department of Technology and Construction of Textiles of the Łódź University of Technology.
Second place was granted to Mr Michał Stępień Eng. for the masters diploma thesis entitled “The influence of gluing clothing materials with glued inserts on their multidirectional drapability and bending stiffness” written under supervision of prof. Iwona Frydrych at the Department of Technology and Construction of Textiles of the Łódź University of Technology.
The awards were handed during the ceremony celebrated on occasion of the Day of the Łódź University of Technology on 24 May 2022.
VII edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2020
unresolved due to distrurbances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Results of the 6th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2019
Determining the results of the 6th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest decided to grant the 1st place and the award to Ms. Katarzyna Cieśla, B.Sc. for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled “Pregnancy clothing – design and implementation”, written under supervision of Ms. Justyna Pinkos PhD Eng., at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design – Institute of Architecture, Department of Technology and Construction of Textiles of the Łódź University of Technology.
Results of the 5th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2018
Determining the results of the 5th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest decided to grant the 1st place and the award to Ms. Dominika Kamińska, M.Sc. for the master’s diploma thesis entitled „Analysis of Technological and Usable Properties of Fabrics with a Share of Soya Fibres”, written under supervision of Małgorzata Matusiak PhD Eng., at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design – Institute of Architecture, Department of Technology and Construction of Textiles of the Łódź University of Technology. The award will be handed during the ceremony celebrated on occasion of the Day of the Łódź University of Technology on 24 May 2019.
Results of the 4th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2017
Determining the results of the 4th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest, acting pursuant to the criteria set out in Part III of the Contest Rules, decided to grant the 1st place to: Gabriela Kosiuk, B. Sc. for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled “The apparel improving the visibility on the road””, written under supervision of Małgorzata Matusiak PhD Eng., at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design – Institute of Architecture, Department of Technology and Construction of Textiles of the Łódź University of Technology.
On behalf of the GCA Board of Directors – the Honorary Member of the Gdynia Cotton Association – Professor Tadeusz Jackowski handed the award during the ceremony celebrated on occasion of the Day of the Łódź University of Technology on 24 May 2018.

Results of the 3th Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2016
Determining the results of the 3rd Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest, acting pursuant to the criteria set out in Part III of the Contest Rules, decided to grant the 1st place to Pamela Miśkiewicz M.Sc for the master’s diploma thesis entitled – „ Influence of Clothes’ Personalisation on a Thermal Comfort of Users” written under supervision of Agnieszka Cichocka PhD Eng. at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design of the Łódź University of Technology.
On behalf of the GCA Board of Directors – the member of the Board Mr Marcin Granosik handed the award during the ceremony celebrated on occasion of the Day of the Łódź University of Technology on 24 May 2017.
Results of the 2nd Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2015
Determining the results of the 2nd Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest, acting pursuant to the criteria set out in Part III of the Contest Rules, decided to grant:
the 1st place to Natalia Mateuszuk, B.Sc. for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled „Experimental Analysis of Compressing Rigidity and Porosity of Spacer Fabrics”, written under supervision of Katarzyna Pieklak, PhD., at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design – Department of Knitting Technology of the Łódź Technical University;
the 2nd place to Mateusz Aniszewski, B.Sc. for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled „Impact of Anti-flammable Finishing of Textiles on Their Usage and Aesthetic Properties”, written under supervision of Waldemar Machnowski, Ph.D in the Material Science College of the Łódź Technical University.
Results of the 1st Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest / for 2014
Determining the results of the 2nd Edition of Professor Witold Żurek Memorial Contest for the best diploma thesis regarding textile topics, the Chapter of the Contest, acting pursuant to the criteria set out in Part III of the Contest Rules, decided to grant:
the 1st place to Agnieszka Greszka B.Sc.– for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled “Analysis of Seams’ Efficiency” written under supervision of Professor Iwona Frydrych PhD Eng., at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design – Institute of Architecture, Department of Technology and Construction of Textiles of the Łódź University of Technology.
the 2nd place to Sylwia Kowalczyk B.Sc. – for the engineer’s diploma thesis entitled „Tests of Parameters of a Thermal Insulation of Multilayer Clothing Packages” written under supervision of Małgorzata Matusiak PhD Eng., at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design – Institute of Architecture, Department of Technology and Construction of Textiles of the Łódź University