People who have rendered special services to the Jagiellonian University can receive the JU Person of Merit Award. It is a decoration awarded by the JU senate, following a proposal put forward by the Rector. The presentation takes place during the celebrations of the Jagiellonian University Day on May 12 or during the ceremony to mark the opening of a new academic year. Each presentation is recorded in the Book of Merit.
The JU Person of Merit Awards have been given to the following people:
In 2022:
- Prof. Rett Ludwiskowski
- Prof. Walter Rechberger
In 2018:
- Prof. Tadeusz Cichocki
- Prof. Urszula Marta Doleżal
In 2017:
- Prof. Stéphane Pellerin
In 2016:
- Prof. Stanisław Majewski
In 2014:
- Ellen Margrethe Bergene
- Dr Joanne T. Wyszomirski-Witkowski
In 2012:
- Pierre Boyer
- Stanisław Kłys
In 2011:
- Elżbieta Penderecka
In 2009:
- Bożena Walter
In 2008:
- Bogusław Winid, PhD
- Prof. Michel Pertue
- Prof. Jacques Leroy
- Prof. Leah Wortham
- Prof. Heinz Krejc
- Józef Partyka, PhD
- Prof. Maria Delaperrier
- Prof. Petr Georgiewski
In 2007:
- Anna Glaser
In 2006:
- Joanna Strzelec-Łobodzińska
- Kazimierz Walasik
In 2005:
- Teresa Kamińska
- Kazimierz Barczyk
- Stefan Jurczak
- Stanisław Kracik
In 2004:
- Pierrow Chevalletow, PhD
- Rev. Prelate Władysłw Gasidło
In 2003:
- Prof. Zdzisław Żygulski
In 2002:
- Prof. Wolfgang Hasse
- Prof. Antonow Coeneuow
- Prof. Gerard Siestow