Belaire Enterprises is proud to announce that Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. and the late Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. have been inducted into the World Concertina Congress 2025 Hall of Fame. Congratulations also to fellow inductees Jack Beachly, Dennis Hylok, Al Piatkowski, Daniel Stursa, and John Kummer (Pioneer Category).

The World Concertina Congress, founded in 1975, honors those dedicated to preserving and promoting the chemnitzer concertina and its music. Hall of Fame inductees are selected for their selfless contributions to this mission.

Tish Blazonczyk has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award (Living) from the United States Polka Association for her outstanding dedication to polka music. A cornerstone of Chicago’s polka scene, Tish worked alongside her late husband, Eddie Blazonczyk Sr., to promote the genre through radio shows and Bel-Aire Enterprises. Her lifelong passion has helped preserve polka and inspire generations. Congratulations to Tish on this well-earned recognition!