The event was attended by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, members of Parliament and social partners.
During the awards ceremony for «Paryz» prize winners, Chairman of the Presidium of the NCE «PARYZ» Zhumabek Zhanykulov presented awards to representatives of small and medium-sized businesses who took the 3rd place:
«Gormolzavod» LLC - «Best Socially Responsible Enterprise»;
«Aibat» LLC - «Best Enterprise in Occupational Safety»;
«Zhurek» LLC - «Best Collective Agreement»;
«Rapid» LLC - «For Contribution to the Environment».
The «Paryz» prize Grand Prix were awarded to Ak-Niet-Agro LLC and Kazakhmys Corporation. The «Altyn Sapa» prize winners were Karlskrona LC AB LLC and AG TECH LLC.
A total of 354 organizations, 87 of which were large businesses, applied to participate in the competition this year. Following the event, the President established a special award for entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in philanthropy and social responsibility - the «Meyirim» order.