Matt Schlapp is First American Awarded Gazeta Polska’s Person of the Year Award

CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp made history this week when he became the first American to be awarded Gazeta Polska’s ‘Person of the Year’ Award. 

Gazeta Polska, a prominent weekly Polish magazine, annually honors an influential person with the prestigious award for their work to fight communism and globalism and stand for conservative principles on the world stage. The honor was presented to Matt Schlapp at an event in Poland with Republika TV where the CPAC Chairman also announced the first CPAC Poland conference to take place later this year.  

“I am deeply honored to receive Gazeta Polska’s Person of the Year Award as the first American recipient. This recognition is a testament to the growing international movement dedicated to defending conservative principles and standing against communism and globalism,” said Schlapp. "Poland has long been a beacon of resilience and courage in the fight for freedom, and it is inspiring to see the strength of the conservative movement here. As we continue this important work, it is critical that people recognize the impact we are making across the globe."

As Chairman of CPAC since 2014, Matt Schlapp has led the organization through exponential growth, the introduction of international conferences, and has been a leader in growing the worldwide conservative movement against the rise of globalist elites. He has been a foremost thought leader and commentator, drawing from his experience working with and for the White House and U.S. Congress.    

Schlapp is leading CPAC in continuing to expand its international reach with CPAC Poland later this year in 2025.