A ceremonial event dedicated to Media Workers’ Day was held in the North Kazakhstan region. Akim of North Kazakhstan region Gauez Nurmukhambetov congratulated representatives of the media industry on their professional holiday.

Addressing the journalistic community, the head of the region emphasized the important role of mass media in the development of society and strengthening constructive dialogue between the state and citizens.

“Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev has repeatedly emphasized that further democratic reforms are impossible without independent, professional, and responsible mass media. The daily work of journalists provides citizens with objective and reliable information, contributes to strengthening trust between society and the state, and helps develop an open public dialogue. I sincerely thank all media workers for their professionalism, objectivity, commitment, and responsible approach to their work,” akim of the region said.

During the ceremony, 59 representatives of the information sector were recognized. For their long-standing dedicated work, high professionalism, and significant contribution to the development of national journalism, they were presented with state and departmental awards.

Among those honored were recipients of the Parasat Order, the “For Distinguished Labour” medal, the departmental medal “Veteran of Labour”, the “Outstanding Worker in the Information Sector” badge, Certificates of Honor and Letters of Appreciation from the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Certificates of Honor and Letters of Appreciation from the Akim of North Kazakhstan region, as well as commemorative statuettes for their contribution to the development of the region’s information sector.

A special highlight of the ceremony was the presentation, on behalf of the Head of State, of keys to new apartments to two young journalists from the region. This initiative once again demonstrates state support for representatives of Kazakhstan’s media sector and recognition of their important contribution.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/1250412?lang=ru