The Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry announces an open creative contest for media professionals.

The purpose of the contest is to encourage high-quality and objective media coverage of the machine-building industry.

Journalists working in all Kazakhstani media outlets at the national and local levels are invited to participate.

The contest accepts submissions in various genres:

- essays;

- interviews;

- reports;

- analytical articles;

- video materials, etc.

A mandatory requirement of the contest is the mention of the Organizer.

Entries must have been published between December 1, 2025, and April 1, 2026, inclusive. Accepted languages: Kazakh and Russian.

Winners will receive cash prizes.

The prize categories and awards are as follows:

1) 1st place – 1,000,000 tenge (1 entry) for “Best Article on Mechanical Engineering in Kazakhstan”;

2) 2nd place – 700,000 tenge (1 entry);

3) 3rd place – 500,000 tenge (1 entry).

Note: Entries published on any platform—TV, online media, or print media—are eligible for all prizes.

Applications for participation in the Contest are accepted via email: info@smkz.kz with the subject line “For the Media Contest.” Contact: +7 (7172) 792–795.

Deadline for submission: April 1, 2026, by 6:00 p.m.

More detailed information is available in the Rules

We invite media representatives to participate and contribute to promoting the achievements of the domestic machine-building industry.