This action by the Polish Polskie Godlo Promocyjne Teraz Polska Foundation is awarded to Polish and Polish people permanently residing in France who have achieved great success in their work, who are recognized in their communities for initiatives and activities to promote a positive image of Poland and the Poles.

The aim is to make these people better known in France and also in Poland, where they often remain anonymous.

The title "Outstanding Polish" can be awarded in the following five categories: Business, Culture, Research / Science, Personality and "Young Poles".