Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Today, on January 28, one of the most prestigious projects in the field of culture and arts — the “Yangi O‘zbekiston yulduzlari” National Award — was held in the capital with a special spirit and expanded scope this year.

A number of innovations were introduced at this event, which was organized for the fourth time. In particular, for the first time, the nomination “Best Promoter of Uzbek Culture Abroad of the Year” was introduced for representatives of partner countries who actively promote Uzbek culture and arts abroad. This innovation demonstrates that the award is gaining international recognition.

The ceremonial event was also attended by a number of international guests. Among them were the performers of the song “Homay,” which became a global hit in 2025 — the “Ay Yola” group from Bashkortostan; Honored Artist of Tajikistan and People’s Artist of Uzbekistan Nigina Amonqulova; People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Mensum Ibrahimov; and People’s Artist of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Gulyanaq Memedova, who participated as special guests.

To date, within the framework of the award, 60 creative professionals have been recognized and encouraged across 20 nominations. At today’s award ceremony, based on the results of open voting conducted via the Milliytanlov.uz platform, 20 winners were determined in the following nominations.

Within the framework of this award, distinguished representatives of the culture and arts sector who achieved high results in 2025 and actively participated in national and international events were honored in 20 nominations, including: “Best Male Maqom Performer of the Year,” “Best Female Maqom Performer of the Year,” “Best Opera Performer of the Year,” “Best Theatrical Performance of the Year,” “Best Theater Actor of the Year,” “Best Theater Actress of the Year,” “Best Theater Director of the Year,” “Best Playwright of the Year,” “Best Feature Film of the Year,” “Best Circus Artist of the Year,” “Best Askiya Performer of the Year,” “Best Comedian of the Year,” “Best Fine Arts Painter of the Year,” “Best Young Bakhshi Performer of the Year,” “Best Folklore Ensemble of the Year,” “Best Dancer of the Year,” “Best Female Pop Singer of the Year,” “Best Male Pop Singer of the Year,” “Best Promoter of Uzbek Culture Abroad of the Year,” and “Best Cultural Center of the Year.”

The first nominees for the newly introduced nomination “Best Promoter of Uzbek Culture Abroad of the Year” included Mashu Komazaki (Japan), Arman Nurmaxamatuli (Kazakhstan), and Sahib Pashshazade (Azerbaijan).

Award recipients are presented with a special statuette and certificate, as well as a cash prize equivalent to 100 times the basic calculation amount, providing material encouragement.

The ceremonial award event took place on January 28 of this year at the “Renessans Hall” in the capital and was broadcast live on the ZO‘R TV television channel.

For reference, the “Yangi O‘zbekiston yulduzlari” National Award in Culture and Arts is held on a regular basis to ensure the implementation of the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 25, 2023, No. PQ–406, “On Measures to Further Improve the Level of Cultural Services to the Population,” as well as the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated October 14, 2022, No. 594, approving the regulation on the “Yangi O‘zbekiston yulduzlari” National Award in Culture and Arts.