Uzbekistan has established the “Inson Faxri” (Pride of the Person or Human Pride) national award to recognize individuals who have demonstrated courage, bravery and dedication in public life, particularly in the field of social protection. The award was introduced under a Cabinet of Ministers resolution dated October 7, 2026. According to the resolution, the initiative was proposed by the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of Uzbekistan.
The award is intended to recognize individuals who have contributed to protecting human dignity, supporting people facing difficult life circumstances and improving social welfare. It also covers those whose activities have made significant contributions to the country's development and public well-being. Under the approved procedure, 50 candidates will be shortlisted annually through a three-stage selection process, with the final winners receiving a statuette, diploma and one-time monetary award.
The first stage of the selection process involves submitting applications through the award's official website or social media pages. Individuals may nominate themselves or be recommended by ministries, government agencies, non-governmental non-profit organizations and representatives of the public. Applications will be accepted annually from March 15 to June 1.
Candidates must submit supporting documents detailing their professional activities, scientific or creative work, completed projects and achievements. These materials will be used to assess their eligibility and contributions in the areas covered by the award. During the second stage, applications will be reviewed by a working group established by a non-governmental non-profit organization engaged by the National Agency for Social Protection under a state social order.
The working group will evaluate candidates based on their activities, achievements and documented contributions. By September 1 each year, the group must prepare a list of the 50 candidates considered most deserving of the award. The shortlist, together with an individual assessment of each candidate, will be submitted to the Award Council for final consideration. The third stage involves selecting the winners from among the 50 shortlisted candidates.
The Award Council must make its final decision by October 1 each year. According to the resolution, the Council may include representatives of civil society organizations and the general public, government officials, figures from the cultural, artistic and sports sectors, as well as young activists and volunteers.
The national award ceremony will take place annually by December 1. Each winner will receive a commemorative statuette, a diploma and a one-time cash prize equivalent to 20 times the base calculation amount. At the current base calculation amount, the monetary award totals UZS 8.8mn (over $700).
The resolution also establishes that an individual may receive the Pride of Humanity award only once. The National Agency for Social Protection will be responsible for organizing the selection process and award ceremonies. Expenses associated with the initiative will be covered by the State Social Protection Fund and other funding sources permitted under Uzbek legislation.
The establishment of the Pride of Humanity award follows a separate proposal to introduce a state prize recognizing achievements in education. On September 30, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed establishing the Abdulla Avloni State Prize to recognize outstanding educators working at different levels of Uzbekistan's education system. The proposal was presented during a meeting at New Uzbekistan University ahead of Teachers and Mentors Day.