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Polish National Home Hosts Miss Polonia 2025 Coronation Ceremony

A joyous celebration of tradition, pride, and Polish-American community spirit

P. Frome, Community Contributor
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Miss Polonia 2024 Daria Juras crowns Miss Polonia 2025 Julia Jon as Glen Cove Firefighters Geoffrey Decoster, Pete Prudente, and Adam Acosta look on. As has become tradition, the firefighters served as escorts for the queen and honored guests.
Miss Polonia 2024 Daria Juras crowns Miss Polonia 2025 Julia Jon as Glen Cove Firefighters Geoffrey Decoster, Pete Prudente, and Adam Acosta look on. As has become tradition, the firefighters served as escorts for the queen and honored guests. (Photos courtesy GSM Communications. )

Glen Cove, NY – August 2025 — This past Saturday, the Polish National Home of Glen Cove and Vicinity proudly hosted the coronation ceremony for Miss Polonia 2025, an event that celebrated Polish heritage, community spirit, and tradition. The festive evening took place at the historic Polish Hall and brought together community leaders, honored guests, and members of the local Polish-American community for a memorable celebration.

The Polish National Home of Glen Cove welcomed community members and leaders to celebrate the crowning of Miss Polonia 2025. Pictured, from left to right: Former City Councilman Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, Miss Polonia 2024 Daria Juras, Glen Cove Firefighter Geoffrey Decoster, General Pulaski Parade Committee Member Jadwiga Kopała, Glen Cove Firefighter Pete Prudente, 2025 Marshal Edward Podsiadło, Miss Polonia 2025 Julia Jon, Glen Cove Firefighter Adam Acosta, 2024 Marshal Margaret Dochnal, Cristian Buitron, Grand Marshal of the 2025 Pulaski Parade Arkadiusz Bagiński, Ashley Bagiński, Polish National Home President Bozena Kuzma, Mayor Pam Panzenbeck, County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Master of Ceremonies Anna Czerwonka, and Councilwoman Marsha Silverman.

Julia Jon was crowned Miss Polonia 2025, succeeding Daria Juras, the reigning queen for 2024. The ceremony also recognized Edward Podsiadło as the 2025 Glen Cove Parade Marshal, following Margaret Dochnal, who served as the 2024 Parade Marshal and participated in the celebration.

Anna Czerwonka, who served as Master of Ceremonies, greets attendees as Polish National Home President Bożena Kuzma, escorted by Glen Cove Firefighter Pete Prudente, looks on.
Just after the coronation, Miss Polonia 2025 Julia Jon is pictured with 2025 Glen Cove Parade Marshal Edward Podsiadło (left) and Grand Marshal of the 2025 Pulaski Parade Arkadiusz Bagiński (right).
The band, The Masters, kept everyone on the dance floor, ensuring a spirited and celebratory evening.

The event welcomed several distinguished guests, including Arkadiusz Bagiński, the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Pulaski Parade, and his wife, Ashley Bagiński, and General Pulaski Parade Committee Member Jadwiga Kopała. Glen Cove Firefighters Pete Prudente, Geoffrey Decoster, and Adam Acosta honored the occasion by serving as escorts for Miss Polonia and other dignitaries.

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Miss Polonia 2025 Julia Jon is officially crowned, marking a memorable moment in the Polish-American community’s celebration.

Local elected officials showed their support, with Mayor Pam Panzenbeck, County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, and Councilwoman Marsha Silverman attending the celebration. The evening was skillfully emceed in both Polish and English by Anna Czerwonka, who helped guide the program with warmth and grace. Other honored guests included former councilman and President of the Tribute and Honor Foundation, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, and Cristian Buitron, who escorted 2024 Marshal Margaret Dochnal. Music was provided by the band, The Masters, ensuring the dance floor remained full throughout the night.

All set for the coronation, sashes are ceremoniously laid out in preparation for the evening’s crowning of Miss Polonia 2025.
2024 Glen Cove Parade Marshal Margaret Dochnal, escorted by Cristian Buitron, enters the hall just before the official coronation ceremony begins.
Polish National Home President Bożena Kuzma presents 2025 Miss Polonia Julia Jon with a bouquet of flowers, honoring her achievement and celebrating Polish heritage.

Bozena Kuzma, President of the Polish National Home of Glen Cove, expressed her gratitude and pride in the community’s dedication to preserving Polish culture and traditions:

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"The Polish National Home has always been a vital center for celebrating Polish culture on the North Shore. This evening’s coronation honors the spirit and tradition of our community, highlighting the pride we share in our heritage. We deeply appreciate everyone who helped make this night a memorable and meaningful occasion."

For more information about the Polish National Home of Glen Cove and upcoming events, please visit polishhomeglencove.com.

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