On April 30, the "BUKETOV LEADER – 2026" youth awards ceremony was held at the Students' Palace. The gala event was dedicated to recognizing and promoting the achievements of talented young people who combine art and social work.
The event was attended by the university's management, headed by Chairman of the Board and Rector N.O. Dulatbekov, deans of faculties, and heads of departments. Honorary guests included members of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.B. Beksultanov, E.A. Abil, B.T. Beisengaliev, and Aisulu Erniyazova, Head of the Youth Policy Department of the Karaganda Region, who presented the awards to the winners.
University Rector N.O. Dulatbekov congratulated the winners and noted:
"Our university is proud of its educated, active students who set high goals. I express my gratitude to the distinguished guests for their support of the youth."
During the event, students and youth organizations that demonstrated the best results in various fields were awarded prizes in special categories:
Among the youth leading the new wave of the digital age, Iliyas Khasenov received the title of "High-performing Intellectual Leader." Baglan Polatbekov, Imangali Erlanuly, and Aidana Satpaeva, who distinguished themselves in the digital space, received the "High-performing Content Maker" category.
A. A. Akayeva, who showed herself in organizational activities, was awarded the title “Uzdik Akimshi”, A. B. Bayysova - “Uzdik student baskarma mentors”. The winner in the nomination “Uzdik Bolme” is the 803-room of the Student House No. 4, in the nomination “Uzdik Ortalyk” the winner was “Zhastar Ortalygy”.
The title “Zhyl sportshysy” was awarded to Miras Kurakbay, “Zhyl Volunteer” - Nurbol Abibulla. For his significant contribution to educational work, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Geography E. B. Muksinov is the winner in the “Uzdik Dean of Orynbasary” nomination.
Three students distinguished themselves in the "Life Talents" category: Aṣsat Smanov, Darkhan Aṣbṭīkādīr, and Erasyl Yerzhanov. Aigerim Tṛrsynbaeva, who contributed to the development of debate culture, was awarded the "Life Talent" title. In the arts, the folk ensemble "Zharkyn" received the "Uzdik zhastār ṭymy" title.
The festive atmosphere was created by the groups "Zharkyn," "OYU," and "Zhastar," as well as performers Bekullan Tṛleuṭazin, Mṛhametzhan Shekey, and Araylym Zhukenova.
The songs performed by the evening's guest of honor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Kṛrmash Makhan, were received with particular delight and thunderous applause. The event culminated with the announcement of the top winners of "BUKETOV LEADER – 2026":
• Third place – Symbat Boranbay
• Second place – Fatima Dogdirhan
• Bas Zhulde – Erlan Kurymbay
Congratulations to the winners! We wish you continued conquering great heights and delighting us with new achievements!






