The Medal of the Commission of National Education is a distinction given for outstanding contributions to education and upbringing. It is a mark of recognition for teaching, educational, and caregiving activities, as well as for a creative contribution to the development of education. The medal is awarded by the Minister of Education.
During the ceremonial inauguration of the 2025/2026 academic year at the Poznań University of Economics and Business, state medals and distinctions were presented to university staff. Among the awardees was Dr. Włodzimierz Lewoniewski, a member of the Department of Information Systems, who received the Medal of the Commission of National Education.
The detailed rules for awarding the Medal of the Commission of National Education can be found in the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of 20 September 2000 (Journal of Laws 2000 No. 99, item 1073).