Unprecedented quality of projects and 21 Golden Wolves: The 12th "Freed from Theory" Grand Finale

The 12th "Zwolnieni z Teorii" (Freed from Theory) competition concluded with a grand finale, showcasing the remarkable achievements of over 7,400 Polish high school students. Over the past months, these students dedicated themselves to transforming their innovative ideas into tangible social actions, resulting in the successful implementation of 1,534 social projects.

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This was an edition of the highest, unprecedented quality. The participants' projects had, on average, 10 percent better results than last year, and the number of awarded initiatives increased by one-fifth.

The initiatives tackled issues of significant importance to the younger generation, spanning mental health, education, cybersecurity, ecology, urban accessibility, intergenerational relations, combating hate speech, culture, safety, and equal opportunities. This year's finale highlighted not only the scale of youth engagement but also the unprecedented quality of their work.

Paula Bruszewska, president of the "Zwolnieni z Teorii" Foundation, noted the exceptional standard of this year's competition. "This was an edition of the highest, unprecedented quality," she stated during the Golden Gala. "The participants' projects had, on average, 10 percent better results than last year, and the number of awarded initiatives increased by one-fifth." The judging panel faced an exceptionally difficult task, ultimately deciding to award 21 "Golden Wolves" due to the remarkably high caliber of submissions.

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The jury faced an almost impossible task and decided to award 21 Golden Wolves. Young people raised the bar so high that we were literally speechless with amazement.

These 21 "Golden Wolves" recognized projects that effectively addressed real-world needs. A record 300 projects were nominated, and the final decisions were made based on "literally fractions of points." The awarded initiatives covered a broad spectrum of topics, demonstrating the diverse interests of young people today. Examples include Studdly.app, an AI-powered educational tool developed by students, which received a Golden Wolf in the education category for its innovative approach to learning.

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For every time we meet participants of "Zwolnieni z Teorii," we are reminded of how much can be achieved through courage, ideas, and action.