The official award ceremony of the international "Volunteer of the Year" award, announced by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan since September 25, 2023. The award aims to encourage and stimulate domestic and international volunteers, volunteer groups, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to solving social and public tasks, as well as in the development and support of the volunteer movement.
The award is presented in the following categories:
1) Best Volunteer Organization;
2) Corporate Volunteerism Leader;
3) Leaders in Sustainable Development Goals;
4) Best Social Assistant;
5) For active participation in emergency situations;
6) For active participation in the search for missing persons;
7) For active participation in assisting victims of crimes;
8) For active participation in healthcare development;
9) For active participation in promoting a healthy lifestyle;
10) For contributions to knowledge popularization;
11) For contributions to the preservation and protection of the environment;
12) For contributions to strengthening peace, friendship, and harmony;
13) For contributions to preserving and developing historical and cultural heritage;
14) For contributions to solving animal protection issues;
15) For contributions to solving social issues.