The ‘Heritage of the Future’ (‘Kelajak merosi’) International award ceremony was held in Tashkent. According to the results of the first competition in the category ‘Fine and Applied Arts,’ the award was presented to People's Artist of Turkmenistan Babasary Annamyradov, reports the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

Established in 2025 on the initiative of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the award recognises outstanding cultural figures who contribute to the preservation of traditions, the development of art and the strengthening of national spiritual heritage.

The event brought together the leaders of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan. The winners were presented with a statuette, a diploma and a cash prize.