Prof. dr hab. Mirosław Handke – for his outstanding services in establishing the State Higher Vocational School in Krosno – 2nd September, 2004.

Prof. dr hab. inż. Andrzej Gonet – for his outstanding services in organizing and development of higher education in Krosno – 2nd September, 2004.

Bronisław Burek – for his outstanding services in his work for the local community – 16th August, 2005.

Prof. Istvan Kovacs – for his outstanding services in initiating Polish-Hungarian cooperation – 16th August, 2005.

Dr Endre Gyimesi – for his outstanding services in initiating Polish-Hungarian cooperation – 16th August, 2005.

Bogusława Nykiel-Ostrowska – for her outstanding services in promoting the Town of Krosno – 25th August, 2005.

Father Lesław Kunc – for his commitment to social and cultural work with Krosno youth – 25th August, 2005.

Marek Bargieł – for sharing his knowledge and expertise with others and his commitment to schooling his apprentices in bakery and in promoting the Town of Krosno – 6th October, 2006 .

His Excellency Archbishop Józef Michalik – for his commitment to preparations of the visit of the Holy Father John Paul II in Krosno and for his pastoral care of the local community – 5th June, 2007.

Maria Knapik – for her long-standing work for the Krosno municipality government and her commitment to the Krosno municipality finances efficient management – 27th December, 2007.

Marian Terlecki – for his commitment to propagation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the town of Krosno and its environs – 22 September 2008.