On December 23, 2023, a solemn celebration of the "Scientists Awards" was held in the Turkestan Palace of Arts. The event, organised by the international scientific magazine "Science and Innovation," gathered the most famous scientists of Uzbekistan in one place and was attended by the president and vice presidents of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, about 40 rectors of HEIs and directors of scientific research institutes, academicians, professors, scientists, foreign guests, and young researchers. As a part of the celebration, a big concert and award ceremony for "Scientists of the Year" took place.

The awards were presented in five categories: best science promoter of the year, best scientific researcher, best scientific institution, scientist of the year, and service in the field of science. MDIS Tashkent Rector, Dr. Ilkhom Mamatkulov honoured the winners of the "Researcher of the Year" nomination.

We believe that our enthusiastic scientists will continue the scientific traditions of our great ancestors and make important discoveries that will serve the development of the country.