The founder of the foundation, public figure, and benefactor Askar Salymbekov addressed the gathered guests. In his welcoming speech, he spoke about the history of the award's establishment, its main goals, and the necessity for active continuation of charitable activities by representatives of the business community and benefactors.
Salymbekov particularly noted that today the public's main attention is focused on politicians, while the names of prominent benefactors continue to remain in the shadows. "It is necessary for the media to actively cover the charitable activities of benefactors in Kyrgyzstan. We have many of them; almost every district has its own benefactor who is concerned about the problems of ordinary citizens," said the public figure.
According to the results of 2015, the "Benefactor of the Year" award was bestowed upon 11 philanthropists from all regions of Kyrgyzstan who made significant voluntary contributions to various social programs. They helped build kindergartens, bridges, schools, mosques, and much more.
From the hands of prominent figures of the Kyrgyz Republic, the benefactors received statuettes of "Benefactor of the Year," certificates, and books. Additionally, the names of the award recipients will be immortalized with an inscription on a commemorative stone on the "Alley of Glory," established in Bishkek's Yu. Fuchik Park by the International Charitable Foundation "Aikeldik".
The best benefactors of 2015 were recognized as follows:
- Khalbekov Abdialaziz Asanovich from Batken for assistance to low-income families in the amount of 1,300,000 soms
- Atabaev Daniyarbek Suinovich from Osh for assistance to low-income families in the amount of 4,573,000 soms
- Kamchibekov Kalmata from Osh for contributions to sports development in the amount of 1,300,000 soms
- Toktojumayev Urmat Akmatbekovich from Jalal-Abad for contributions to education and healthcare development in the amount of 1,700,000 soms
- Jusaev Musa Tokonovich from Naryn for assistance to low-income families in the amount of 2,590,000 soms
- Myrzabaev Rysbek Baisyldaevich from Talas for assistance in construction in the amount of 1,398,000 soms
- Kasenov Abdytalip Kadyraqunovich from Issyk-Kul for assistance in the social sphere and mosque construction in the amount of 11,680,000 soms
- Beyshenaliev Alimkadir Savirdinovich from Chui region for scholarships to outstanding school students and kindergarten construction in the amount of 10,150,000 soms
- Arzykulov Habibullo Kadyralievich (NGO "Elim barsynby") for assistance in the social sphere, to people with disabilities, and the elderly in the amount of 7,400,000 soms
- Imanaliev Beyshenbek Sultanovich from Bishkek for assistance in the social sphere, to people with disabilities, and the elderly in the amount of 1,348,000 soms
- Kasenov Edil Abdytalipovich from Bishkek for contributions to sports development and for ongoing support to students in the amount of 15,000,000 soms.
It should be noted that the "Ak Jürük" award was established by the International Charitable Foundation "Aikeldik" in 2010 to honor the benefactors of the country and present them to the public as bright examples worthy of emulation, respect, and honor in society.