The laureate of the 2nd edition of the Kazimierz Kutz Award became a Silesian writer and journalist - Szczepan Twardoch.

At the same time prof. Tadeusz Sławek was awarded the title of "Ambassador of Silesia", a distinction honoring a person who devotes a lot of their energy to the place where they live.

This year's nominees included, among others Wojciech Smarzowski - film and theater director, screenwriter, producer of documentaries, commercials and music videos.

The Jury of the Award included, inter alia, Dean of the Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia, prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz.

Kazimierz Kutz Award promotes artists who combine artistic activity with social involvement, presenting an attitude close to the patron of the Award. The prize is awarded by Teatr Śląski im. Stanisława Wyspiańskiego, the City of Katowice and the University of Silesia in Katowice.

The laureate of the 2nd edition of the Award was announced on February 16, 2022 at a gala at the Stanisław Wyspiański Theater in Katowice.