HERBAPOL AWARDS – ESSENCE OF NATURE 2013 WERE PRESENTED FOR THE FIFTH TIME


What Wojciech Modest Amaro, Przemyslaw Babiarz, Krzysztof Baranowski and prof. Iwona Wawer have in common? Herbapol Awards – Essence of Nature 2013, which they received on Monday, October 7th during the gala in Belvedere restaurant in Warsaw’s Royal Lazienki Park.


The originator of the Herbapol awards – Essence of Nature is a Herbapol Lublin S.A. company for the last four years, awards have been given to outstanding personalities from the world of science, sports, arts and media, which were inspired by nature, and for whom the nature was an integral part of life. Essayist and philosopher Aleksander Swietochowski once said, "The most valuable attribute of nature is its diversity." All the winners come from different backgrounds, have different occupations and interests, but there is something they have in common, it is nature.

In the category "inspired by nature - in life" - Krzysztof Baranowski - sailor, yacht captain, journalist, inventor, founder and leader of Sailing School. He received the award for his impressive achievements in the field of sailing, for being the first to sale around the globe alone twice. In gratitude for the promotion of sailing, for educational activities, and in particular for the Sailing School establishment and operation.

In the category of "inspired by nature - in art" - Wojciech Modest Amaro - chef, restaurateur. He was awarded for his work, which is inspired by nature, as well as for using polish ingredients such as rosehip and chamomile in his recipes. For promoting Poland and Polish products, including the best-selling book "Polish Kitchen of XXI century ". His restaurant Atelier Amaro received one of the most prestigious distinctions for restaurateurs - Michelin guide’s star.

In the category of "Promoting the nature in the media" - Przemyslaw Babiarz – TVP journalist and sports commentator. He received the award for consistent commitment in sport and a healthy lifestyle promotion. For excellent reports and relations, for interesting sporting events and commenting and for the comprehensive knowledge in the field.

In the category of "use of nature in scientific papers" - prof. Iwona Wawer - Head of the Physical Chemistry Department at the Faculty of Pharmacy , Medical University of Warsaw. Award was given for the research on compounds found in plants responsible for the beneficial effects to the human body. For the fact that thanks to the work of the professor, we know what plants should be used in natural and healthy products.
The winners of the previous editions Herbapol – Essence of Nature are: Kinga Baranowska, Martyna Wojciechowska, prof. Jerzy Woy - Wojciechowski, Olgierd Budrewicz, Anna Maria Jopek, Sebastian Karpiel - Bułecka, Jacek Palkiewicz, Marek Kaminski, Beata Pawlikowska, Maja Popielarska, prof. Halina Strzelecka, prof. Kazimierz Głowniak, Alicja Jachiewicz - Szmidt and Stefan Szmidt, Adam Wajrak, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Tomasz Tomaszewski and Professor Piotr Kuna.

This year's gala was led by Artur Andrus, whose excellent performance ended this special evening. The ceremony was attended by: Jacek Palkiewicz, Alicja Jachiewicz - Szmidt and Stefan Szmidt, Jerzy Woy - Wojciechowski, Maja Popielarska, Kinga Baranowska, Bogumila Wander, Andrzej Pagowski, Bozena Dykiel, Mieczyslaw Hryniewicz, Marzena Rogalska, Urszula Dudziak and Jerzy Iwaszkiewicz and many other.