In December 2004, Professor Lubinski received a prestigious Busola (Compass) award, granted by the weekly “Przeklad”to Polish personalities, who inspire other people and set an example by their achievements and attitude. There were four awards in 2004, including the sitting Prime Minister, Marek Belka, and a veteran rock singer, Maryla Rodowicz. The award ceremony took place in Warsaw on December 7 and afforded Professor Lubinski an opportunity to pitch cancer prevention to a high-powered audience including the Minister of Health and the head of National Health Fund.