Grammy winner Imanbek awarded Order of Kurmet
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva announced on Facebook some Kazakhstanis honored on the occasion of Republic Day were presented with awards on Monday, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Balayeva recalled the Head of State awarded employees from across different sectors to recognize their significant contributions to the country’s economy and public life on the occasion of Republic Day, Kazakhstan marked on October 25. The Kazakh minister added some awards were not delivered on time, as the honorees were abroad.
"It was a great honor for me to present the awards to my compatriots," she noted.
Karlygash Kalilakhanova, former department head at the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue, and Imanbek Zeikenov, first Grammy winner from Kazakhstan, received the Order of Kurmet (Honor). The Honored Worker of Kazakhstan title was presented to actor Yerkebulan Toktar, the Kazakh minister wrote on her Facebook account.
Previously, Qazinform News Agency reported Kazakhstan announces the winners of its annual competition for Altyn Sapa, Paryz prizes.
