To mark the 5th anniversary of the founding of the Republican Public Association “Senimen Bolashaq,” a republican competition among journalists, “Tektiler Tu Koteredi,” was held. Makpal Orynbek, a correspondent of the BAQ.KZ news agency, took first place in the category “Best Publication in an Online Media Outlet.”

The awards ceremony was attended by Nurken Asanov, founder and originator of the Republican Public Association “Senimen Bolashaq”; Dikhan Kamzabekuly, Doctor of Philology, professor, researcher of the Alash movement’s legacy, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Director General of the republican newspaper Egemen Qazaqstan; Orazkul Asangazykyzy, public figure and advocate for the state language; Banu Nurgazieva, President of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan; as well as representatives of the public, the intelligentsia, the media, and other guests.

About 50 journalists from print and online media, radio, and television from all regions of the country took part in the competition. They submitted works on national upbringing, public consciousness, shared responsibility, spiritual heritage, and civic position.

Speaking at the ceremony, the distinguished guests emphasized the special role of the media in shaping the national spirit, civic awareness, and public responsibility. According to them, journalism remains one of the key drivers of positive change in society, and support for creative initiatives in this field will continue.