From the bottom of our hearts, we thank everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s edition of the European Museum of the Year Awards conference and ceremony — EMYA2025. It was a great honor for us to host this prestigious event, which brought together representatives of museums from all across Europe.

We are deeply grateful to the European Museum Forum, as well as to all our partners: The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, The Podlaskie Voivodeship, The Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic – European Art Center in Białystok. We sincerely thank our sponsors — Intermuseo, Agnella, and Suempol — for their generous support. A special thank you goes to the entire team at the Sybir Memorial Museum and to our invaluable volunteers. Your dedication, energy, and professionalism made EMYA2025 an unforgettable experience.

We also extend our appreciation to the institutional representatives, panelists, and audience members from across Europe. Your presence, insights, and shared experiences added immense value to this four-day celebration of museums.

Finally, our special thanks go to the City of Białystok and the National Institute of Museums.